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Last Updated: January 2025 | Smartech Prismo

Current Cookie Status: Cookies Accepted
Note: Essential cookies required for site functionality cannot be disabled. Declining non-essential cookies will stop analytics and marketing tracking but may limit certain features.

What Are Cookies and How Do We Use Them?

Cookies are small text files that get saved to your device when you visit omagase.eu. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help our website remember your preferences and understand how people interact with our content.

We use these tracking technologies to improve your experience here. Some cookies are absolutely necessary—without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate the site properly or use certain features. Others help us understand which content resonates with visitors so we can make informed decisions about what to share.

Here's something worth knowing: we're transparent about this because we believe you should have control over your data. That's why we've created this page and given you the ability to manage your preferences.

Types of Tracking Technologies We Use

Essential Cookies

These keep the website running. They handle things like security, network management, and remembering your cookie preferences. You can't opt out of these because the site wouldn't work without them.

Functional Cookies

These remember your choices—like language preferences or form data you've entered. They make your experience smoother by reducing repetitive tasks.

Analytics Cookies

We use these to see which pages get the most traffic and how long people spend reading different sections. This helps us understand what's working and what needs improvement.

Marketing Cookies

These track your journey across different pages to help us understand which content leads to inquiries. We occasionally use them for remarketing campaigns to show relevant information to previous visitors.

Specific Cookies on Our Site

Let me break down exactly what's running on omagase.eu as of January 2025:

Session Management

We use a session cookie called PHPSESSID that expires when you close your browser. This one's essential—it keeps track of your current visit and prevents security issues. Without it, you'd have problems submitting forms or accessing certain pages.

Google Analytics Integration

Our analytics setup uses _ga, _gid, and _gat cookies from Google. These help us see patterns in how people use the site. The _ga cookie sticks around for two years, while _gid only lasts 24 hours. They collect anonymized data about page views, time spent on site, and navigation paths.

When you click "Decline All Non-Essential Cookies" above, we send a signal to Google Analytics to stop collecting your data. This uses Google Consent Mode v2, which is their current standard for respecting user privacy choices.

Preference Storage

We store your cookie consent choice in your browser's localStorage. This isn't technically a cookie—it's a different kind of local storage—but it serves a similar purpose. It remembers whether you've accepted or declined tracking so we don't keep asking you.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You've got options here. The easiest way is using the "Decline All Non-Essential Cookies" button at the top of this page. That immediately stops analytics and marketing tracking while keeping the essential functionality intact.

Browser-Level Controls

Every modern browser lets you control cookies directly. The exact steps vary, but here's a general guide for the most common browsers:

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies or just third-party ones.
Firefox: Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers strict tracking protection by default.
Safari: Navigate to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies automatically.
Edge: Click Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Microsoft Edge has similar options to Chrome.

Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will probably break some website features. Most sites rely on session cookies for basic functionality. A balanced approach is blocking third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones.

How Cookies Enhance Your Experience

It's not just about tracking—cookies actually make the site more useful. When you visit our learning program page, functional cookies remember which courses you've looked at so you don't have to start from scratch every time.

Analytics cookies help us spot issues too. If we notice people consistently leaving a particular page quickly, that's a signal something might be confusing or broken. We've fixed several navigation problems this way over the past year.

For mobile app development education specifically, understanding user behavior helps us refine our curriculum recommendations. If most visitors to our Android development content also check out iOS resources, that tells us something about what people actually need.

Data Retention and Your Control

Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. Analytics cookies typically last between 24 hours and two years, depending on their purpose.

Your localStorage consent preference stays indefinitely until you clear it or change your choice. This is intentional—we don't want to keep asking for consent every time you visit.

Deleting Existing Cookies

You can delete all cookies from omagase.eu at any time through your browser settings. Look for "Clear browsing data" or similar options. Just be aware this will reset any preferences you've set and you'll need to log in again if you have an account.

The decline button at the top of this page also deletes non-essential cookies immediately. It's the quickest way to clear tracking data without affecting essential site functions.

Third-Party Services

We're honest about this: we use Google Analytics, which is a third-party service. That means Google also collects some data when you visit our site. We've configured it to anonymize IP addresses and respect Do Not Track signals where possible.

We don't sell or share your data with anyone else. The only third party involved is Google for analytics purposes. If you decline non-essential cookies, Google Analytics stops collecting your information immediately.

Our contact forms and email systems don't use tracking cookies. When you reach out through [email protected], that communication is private and not tracked by analytics.

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally as our tools and practices change. The last update was January 2025. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll update the date at the top of this page and notify visitors through a banner message.

We recommend checking back every few months if you're particularly concerned about privacy practices. You can also reach out to us directly if you have specific questions about our data collection methods.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If anything here is unclear or you want more details about our tracking practices, we're happy to explain further. Our team based in Courtenay, BC is available to discuss privacy concerns.

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