1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
2. How We Use Cookies
Ash Systems uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality and security features
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Improve our services and user experience
- Deliver relevant content and marketing messages
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preferences |
1 year |
| session_id |
Maintains your session while browsing |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Security protection against cross-site request forgery |
Session |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for website functionality.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - Distinguishes users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - Distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - Throttles request rate |
1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| user_preferences |
Stores display preferences (theme, layout) |
1 year |
| language |
Remembers your language preference |
1 year |
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions |
3 months |
| IDE |
Google DoubleClick - Ad serving |
1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may also set cookies on your device. These third parties include:
4.1 Analytics Providers
4.2 Advertising Networks
4.3 Social Media Platforms
- LinkedIn: Social sharing and professional networking features
- Twitter: Social sharing functionality
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or specific cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
5.4 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can adjust privacy settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
⚠️ Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that signal to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but we respect your right to privacy and provide tools to manage your cookie preferences.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing notice through our website or email
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.