Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, what pages you visit, and how long you spend on each page.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for different purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, including which pages you visit most often and whether you receive error messages. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you personally.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) to provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can be deleted at any time through your browser settings.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and any advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to track and analyze how users interact with our website. This helps us understand user behavior, measure campaign effectiveness, and improve our services.

3. Cookies We Use Specifically

Our website uses the following specific cookies:

Cookie NamePurposeExpiration
_session_idMaintains user sessionSession
_gaGoogle Analytics tracking2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics session ID24 hours
user_preferencesStores language and theme preferences1 year
csrf_tokenSecurity token for form submissionsSession
marketing_idMarketing tracking for campaigns90 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
  • Google Ads: For targeted advertising and conversion tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: For tracking conversions and audience building
  • LinkedIn Insights: For B2B marketing analytics
  • Hotjar: For understanding user interactions and heatmaps

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

5. How We Use Cookie Information

We use cookies to:

  • Provide essential website functionality
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Improve overall user experience
  • Serve relevant advertisements

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control and delete cookies in several ways:

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete cookies automatically or manually
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies or third-party cookies

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) choice page.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for recognizing DNT signals, and Maniks International does not respond to DNT signals at this time.

Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our website. Essential cookies required for website operation cannot be disabled.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent notice. By continuing to use our website after viewing this notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website following such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us.

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, you may find the following resources helpful:

  • All About Cookies (www.allaboutcookies.org)
  • Network Advertising Initiative (www.networkadvertising.org)
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (www.aboutads.info)
  • European Commission Cookies Information (ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/cookies/index_en.htm)