Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 7, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Parviro ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at parviro.pro (the "Site"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie originated, the "lifetime" of the cookie (how long it remains on your device), and a randomly generated unique number or identifier.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our Site for various purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes.
Examples include:
- Authentication cookies to identify you when you log in
- Session cookies to remember your preferences during a browsing session
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most frequently and if error messages are received. These cookies help us improve how the Site works by understanding user behavior and identifying technical issues.
Information collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Links clicked and navigation patterns
- Error messages encountered
- Browser type and device information
- Referring website addresses
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content.
Examples include:
- Remembering your login details
- Storing your language preferences
- Remembering customization settings
- Maintaining workshop progress and completion status
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
These cookies may:
- Track your browsing habits across different websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Deliver targeted advertisements based on your behavior
- Measure advertising campaign performance
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality.
Third-party services may include:
- Analytics providers (to analyze Site usage and performance)
- Advertising networks (to deliver relevant advertisements)
- Social media platforms (to enable content sharing)
- Payment processors (to facilitate transactions)
- Video hosting services (for educational content delivery)
- Customer support tools (for live chat and assistance)
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for information about their practices.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Description | Cookie Type |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | To identify you when you log in and maintain your session | Essential |
| Security | To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security | Essential |
| Preferences | To remember your settings and customization choices | Functionality |
| Performance Monitoring | To analyze Site performance and identify technical issues | Analytics |
| User Behavior Analysis | To understand how you use the Site and improve user experience | Analytics |
| Content Personalization | To recommend relevant workshops and learning materials | Functionality |
| Marketing | To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness | Advertising |
| Social Media Integration | To enable content sharing and social media features | Functionality |
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the Site.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.
The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage or disable cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on the Site and prevent you from using certain features. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use the Site's core functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the following resources:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You may opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools and platforms. However, opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertisements; it means the advertisements will not be tailored to your interests.
Mobile Device Settings
For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android: Settings > Site settings > Cookies
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are tiny graphics with unique identifiers embedded in web pages and emails. They are used to track user behavior, measure campaign effectiveness, and understand email engagement.
Local Storage
Local storage allows websites to store data locally within your browser. This technology is used to enhance performance and provide offline functionality for certain features.
Software Development Kits
We may use software development kits (SDKs) in our mobile applications to collect usage data, provide analytics, and enable third-party services.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.
International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws different from your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have different data protection rules.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
More Information About Cookies
If you would like to learn more about cookies and how they are used, you may find the following resources helpful:
- All About Cookies: Information about cookies and how to manage them
- Your Online Choices: Information about behavioral advertising and online privacy
- Network Advertising Initiative: Consumer opt-out page for participating advertising companies
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Parviro
Highveld, Centurion, 0157
South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27736273078
This Cookie Policy is part of our overall privacy framework. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.