This Cookie Policy explains how IRAtoGold (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://www.iratogold.org/ (the “Website”). It describes what cookies are, how and why we use them, the types of cookies we use, your rights and choices with respect to cookies, and how you can contact us.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. These files enable the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past activity. openli.com+2osano.com+2
Cookies may remain on your device for a session (until you close your browser) or persist for a set period of time.
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons:
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To enable necessary functions of the Website (e.g., navigation, login, security)
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To remember your settings and preferences so that we can provide an improved and personalised experience
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To analyse how you use the Website (traffic patterns, page views) so that we can improve its design and content
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To enable marketing, advertising or third-party features, as applicable
By using cookies, we can provide you with a better experience and help ensure the Website operates efficiently.
3. Types of cookies we use
Below is a summary of the main types of cookies we may use on the Website:
| Category | Purpose | Remarks |
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| Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies | These cookies are required for the basic functioning of the Website (e.g., enabling secure login, remembering your cookie consent) | You cannot opt-out of these if you want to use the Website fully. |
| Performance / Analytics Cookies | These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website (pages visited, errors, time on site) – they help us improve the Website | You may opt-out of these (see section 5). |
| Functionality / Preference Cookies | These cookies remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, region) | You may disable or delete these, but certain features may not work as well. |
| Marketing / Advertising Cookies | These cookies are used to deliver adverts relevant to you and your interests, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, or share your usage with third-parties | These are non-essential and your consent is required. |
You may see first-party cookies (set by our domain) and third-party cookies (set by other trusted service providers). We may use external services such as analytics or advertising partners; those may set their own cookies.
4. Third-party cookies
In some cases, third-party service providers (for example Google Analytics, or social media plugins) may set cookies on our Website. We do not control the cookies set by such third parties and we recommend you check the relevant third-party’s cookie and privacy policy for full details.
5. Your cookie choices and how to withdraw consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie notice/banner (or similar) asking you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences by clicking the relevant link within our cookie banner or by visiting a “Manage Cookies” or “Cookie Settings” link on our Website.
If you prefer, you can also adjust your browser/device settings to block or delete cookies (for example via your browser’s “Preferences” or “Settings” menu). However, please note that if you disable or delete certain cookies, parts of the Website may not operate properly or your experience may be degraded.
6. How long cookies stay on your device
The duration of cookies may vary significantly between session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until a specific expiry date or are manually deleted). We will provide, where possible, the expiry period for each cookie we use (via our cookie-banner or detailed table) or by reference to the cookie provider.
7. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, to reflect changes to the cookies used or legal or regulatory changes). We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@iratogold.org
