Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information to the site owners. They help us remember your preferences, track your movements within the site, and collect information about your browsing habits. This information is then used to personalize your experience and improve the overall functionality of our website.

Cookies can be "Persistent" or "Session" Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser. Cookies are also classified as First-Party (set by the website you are visiting) or Third-Party (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use Cookies for the following purposes:

• **Essential Cookies:** These cookies are crucial for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core functions such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies, as the website would not be able to function properly without them.
• **Performance and Analytics Cookies:** These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to measure the performance of our website, identify areas for improvement, and create reports on user behavior. For example, we might use these to see which pages are most popular and which are least popular.
• **Functionality Cookies:** These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
• **Targeting and Advertising Cookies:** These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. They help us and our advertising partners build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. These cookies may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both session and persistent cookies on our website. The types of cookies we use are listed below with a brief description:

a. Necessary Cookies

These are cookies that are essential for our website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. An example includes a cookie to remember your login session so you don't have to log in repeatedly.

b. Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. We primarily use third-party analytics services for this purpose, such as Google Analytics.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. For example, a functionality cookie might remember your language preference or a choice you made regarding a site feature.

d. Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These third-party cookies are not controlled by us and are governed by the respective privacy and cookies policies of those third-party providers. We use third-party services like Google Analytics and social media plugins, which may place cookies on your device. We encourage you to review their policies for more information on how they use cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. If you choose to modify your browser's cookie settings, some parts of our website may not function as intended. Please note that these changes only apply to the browser you are using and the specific device. To manage your cookies, you can typically find the settings in your browser's "Options," "Tools," or "Preferences" menu. You may also consult your browser's help section for more detailed instructions.

If you would like to know more about cookies or how to manage them, you can visit websites like allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu. Please be aware that opting out of certain cookies, particularly essential ones, may affect the functionality of the website and prevent you from using certain services or features.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can contact us:

• By email: cookies@nextcircleorg.org