Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
Storage: Cookies store small amounts of data on your device
Communication: They help websites remember your preferences and activities
Duration: Some cookies expire when you close your browser, others persist longer
Scope: Cookies can be specific to one website or shared across multiple sites
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
Web Beacons: Small graphics that track whether you've visited particular web pages
Pixels: Tiny images embedded in web pages or emails
Local Storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
Session Storage: Temporary storage that's deleted when you close your browser
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several important purposes:
Essential Website Functionality
Enable basic website features and navigation
Remember your login status and preferences
Maintain shopping cart contents
Ensure website security and prevent fraud
Provide customer support and troubleshooting
Performance and Analytics
Understand how visitors use our website
Identify popular content and features
Monitor website performance and loading times
Track error rates and technical issues
Optimize user experience and website design
Personalization
Remember your preferences and settings
Customize content based on your interests
Provide relevant course recommendations
Tailor the user interface to your needs
Remember your contact form information
Marketing and Advertising
Deliver relevant advertisements
Measure advertising effectiveness
Prevent the same ad from being shown repeatedly
Track conversion rates and ROI
Create custom audiences for marketing campaigns
Types of Cookies
Based on Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Essential for basic website functionality
Not stored permanently on your device
Examples: Shopping cart contents, login status
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
Remember your preferences between visits
Can have expiration dates ranging from days to years
Examples: Language preferences, login credentials
Based on Origin
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by our website (intormisob.com)
Used for core website functionality
Generally considered less privacy-invasive
Essential for providing our services
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services integrated into our website
Used for analytics, advertising, and social media
Governed by third-party privacy policies
Can often be blocked without affecting core functionality
Cookie Categories We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website operation and security
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - required for service delivery
Can be disabled: No - required for basic functionality