Cookies Policy
How Enkaura uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
Cookies do not typically contain personal information that identifies you directly, but they may be linked to your personal data when combined with other information we collect.
2 How We Use Cookies
Enkaura uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operations: Enable core website functionality such as navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your preferences
- Performance & Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website, identify popular pages, and detect issues
- Personalization: Remember your settings (like theme preference and language) to provide a customized experience
- Marketing & Communications: Deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our outreach
3 Types of Cookies We Use
The following table describes the categories of cookies used on our website:
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website functionality — navigation, security, user preferences (theme, language). The site cannot function properly without these. | Session / 1 year | Yes |
| Analytics | Collect anonymous usage data — page views, visitor count, traffic sources, bounce rates. Help us understand and improve site performance. | Up to 2 years | No |
| Performance | Monitor site speed, detect errors, test new features. Ensure optimal loading times and reliability across devices. | Up to 1 year | No |
| Marketing | Track visitor activity across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. | Up to 2 years | No |
4 Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Description | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
enkaura-theme |
Essential | Stores your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
enkaura-cookies |
Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
enkaura-lang |
Essential | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
Note: We use localStorage (browser storage) rather than traditional HTTP cookies for the above items. They function similarly but are not sent with server requests.
5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use. These may include:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and visitor behavior insights
- Google Maps: Interactive map functionality on our contact page
- CDN Providers: Content delivery network services for loading libraries (Three.js, GSAP, Google Fonts)
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
6 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
On Our Website
- Click the "Cookies Settings" link in our website footer to open the cookie preference center
- Use the toggle switches to enable or disable non-essential cookie categories
- Your preferences are saved and respected across all pages
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Get notifications when cookies are being set
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features of our website from functioning correctly, such as your theme preference and cookie consent settings.
7 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Used to store your theme preference, language setting, and cookie consent choices
- Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab
- Web Beacons: Tiny graphics (also known as "pixel tags") used to track email opens and website interactions
8 Data Protection
Any data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookie data to personally identify individuals unless combined with information you have voluntarily provided.
9 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
10 Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@enkaura.io
- Location: Basra, Iraq
- Contact Form: enkaura.io/contact