1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-configure them every time you return to the site or navigate from one page to another.
2. How Does IntCoff Use Cookies?
IntCoff.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and provide personalized features. Cookies help us understand how users interact with our site so we can continuously improve it.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, some features would not be available.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Keep your session active while you browse | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| language_pref | Remember your preferred language | 1 year |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic operation of the site.
3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limit request rate | 1 minute |
Information collected: Pages visited, time on site, traffic source, device used, approximate geographic location (country/city).
3.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remember your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| chart_settings | Save chart configurations | 6 months |
| menu_state | Remember sidebar menu state | Session |
3.4. Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
If we use Google AdSense or other advertising services, these cookies are used to show ads relevant to you.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Store and track conversions | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Personalized advertising | 1 year |
3.5. Third-Party Cookies
IntCoff.com integrates third-party services that may set their own cookies:
TradingView
TradingView chart widgets may set cookies to remember your viewing preferences and chart settings. See the TradingView Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads in its own advertising network. See the Google Privacy Policy.
4. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for basic features like keeping your session active while you browse.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a specific period (days, months, or years) even after closing the browser. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.
5. First-Party Cookies vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
These are set directly by IntCoff.com and only we can read them.
Third-Party Cookies
These are set by external domains (such as Google Analytics, TradingView) that provide services on our site.
6. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several important purposes:
6.1. Site Functionality
- Keep your session active
- Remember your preferences (language, theme, etc.)
- Save chart configurations
- Improve loading speed
6.2. Analysis and Improvement
- Understand how users navigate the site
- Identify popular and problematic pages
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
- Detect and fix technical errors
6.3. Personalization
- Tailor content to your interests
- Remember your custom settings
- Improve your user experience
6.4. Security
- Prevent fraud and malicious activities
- Protect against cyber attacks
- Verify the authenticity of requests
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
7.1. Browser Settings
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies already on your device and set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site and some services and features may not work.
Google Chrome
- Click the menu (three dots) → Settings
- Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your cookie preferences
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu (three lines) → Settings
- Privacy and security
- In "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your preferences
Safari
- Preferences → Privacy
- Manage website data
- Select the cookies you want to delete
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services
- Cookies and site permissions
- Manage and delete cookies
7.2. Opt-out Tools
You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out
7.3. Advertising Settings
To manage Google's personalized advertising: Google Ad Settings
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you decide to disable cookies, some site features may be affected:
- ⚠️ You will have to select your language on every visit
- ⚠️ Your theme preferences will not be saved
- ⚠️ Chart configurations will be lost
- ⚠️ Some features may not be available
- ⚠️ The user experience will be less personalized
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic operation of the site.
9. Cookies and Privacy
We take your privacy very seriously. The cookies we use:
- ✅ Do not store personally identifiable information (except what you voluntarily provide)
- ✅ Are not shared with third parties for commercial purposes without your consent
- ✅ Are used in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- ✅ Comply with data protection regulations (GDPR, etc.)
10. Cookies and Legislation
This Cookies Policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation of the EU)
- ePrivacy Directive (Electronic Privacy Directive)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Other applicable data protection laws
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.
12. More Information
For more information on how we protect your privacy, see:
13. Contact
If you have questions about our Cookies Policy or how we manage cookies, please contact us through our contact page.
Quick Summary
- 🍪 We use cookies to improve your experience
- 📊 We analyze traffic with Google Analytics
- ⚙️ We remember your preferences (language, theme, etc.)
- 🔒 We respect your privacy and protect your data
- ✋ You can disable cookies in your browser
- ⚠️ Some features may be affected without cookies
By continuing to use IntCoff.com, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.