Cookies Policy

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 and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

BY ANY MEANS LIMITED uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide relevant content and functionality
• Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_analytics_id	Tracks website usage and performance	2 years
page_views	Counts page visits for analytics	30 days

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Remembers your settings and preferences	1 year
language_pref	Stores your language preference	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

4.1 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to help us understand how our website is used. These services may use cookies to collect information about your visit.

4.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We use CDNs to deliver website content efficiently. These services may place cookies to optimize content delivery.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Learn more about our cookie usage

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• Some website features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be remembered
• The website experience may be less personalized
• We may not be able to provide certain services

7. Cookie Retention

We retain cookies for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Essential cookies: Retained as long as necessary for website functionality

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies includes:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate interests: For essential cookies necessary for website operation
• Contract performance: For cookies needed to provide requested services

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time
• Access information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookies (subject to essential cookie requirements)
• File a complaint with data protection authorities

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us: