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 enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return or navigate between pages.
Cookies are set either by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party organisations providing services to that site ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on thomreonshral.world to:
- Ensure the Site functions correctly (strictly necessary cookies)
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Analyse how visitors use the Site in order to improve it (analytics cookies, with consent)
- Support relevant content delivery (marketing cookies, with consent)
3. Cookies We Use
The following table describes the categories of cookies used on this Site:
| Category | Name / Identifier | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | tdde_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices so you are not asked again on every visit | 12 months | No |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid (example) | Used to distinguish users and collect anonymised information about how the Site is used, enabling us to improve content and structure | Up to 2 years | Yes |
| Marketing | Varies by provider | Used to deliver content that is relevant to the visitor's interests and to measure the effectiveness of informational campaigns | Up to 12 months | Yes |
Analytics and marketing cookies are only placed if you have given explicit consent via our cookie consent banner. If you select "Reject", only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Where analytics or marketing cookies involve third-party providers, those providers may set their own cookies on your device. These providers operate under their own privacy policies and cookie notices, which we encourage you to review. We select providers who comply with applicable data protection laws and who have signed appropriate data processing agreements with us.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
5.1 Through our consent banner
When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may select "Accept All", "Reject", or "Cookie Settings" to manage individual categories. Your preferences are saved for 12 months. You may update them at any time by clearing your browser storage for this site and revisiting the page.
5.2 Through your browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies via their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Site.
6. Cookie Consent and GDPR
In line with the requirements of the GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive, we obtain explicit, freely given, informed, and specific consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Consent is collected via the cookie banner presented on your first visit to the Site. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your preferences as described in Section 5 above.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the Site to function. We rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis for setting the cookie consent preference cookie itself.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
8. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: askuse@thomreonshral.world
- Address: 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA