{"id":132,"date":"2025-07-25T06:52:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secure.oklute.com\/en\/?page_id=132"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:09:27","slug":"cookies-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/secure.oklute.com\/en\/cookies-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"COOKIES POLICY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience while<br \/>\ngathering insights into how our site is used and by whom. This Cookie Policy serves as a comprehensive guide on how<br \/>\nthese tools function and how you can manage your preferences. These practices are implemented by SOFTELL LTD, 42a<br \/>\nRiverside workshops, Pipe House Wharf, Morfa Road, The Strand, SA1 2EN, Swansea, UK. Registration Number: 01726537 and<br \/>\nshould be read in conjunction with our site\u2019s Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h5><b>Data Controller<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SOFTELL LTD, 42a Riverside workshops, Pipe House Wharf, Morfa Road, The\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strand, SA1 2EN, Swansea, UK. Registration Number: 01726537<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the entity responsible for processing your personal data. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your information, please reach out to us at<\/span> <a href=\"mailto:privacy.secure@oklute.com\">privacy.secure@oklute.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>Understanding Cookies<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Cookies are small data files that websites save to your device during your visit. Whenever you return to a site,<br \/>\nyour web browser\u2014such as Chrome, Safari, or Edge\u2014shares these files back with the server. This exchange allows<br \/>\nthe website to recognize you and recall your specific settings. We utilize these files to streamline your<br \/>\nbrowsing experience, refine our site\u2019s performance and design, and tailor the content you see to better align<br \/>\nwith your individual interests and preferences.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>How can cookies be categorized? <\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Depending on whether one takes into account their owner (or operator), the purpose they serve, or their<br \/>\nduration, cookies can be categorized in a number of ways. According to the relevant owner or operator, cookies<br \/>\ncan be broadly classified into two groups based on whether they are installed on the website you are viewing by<br \/>\nthe site owner (referred to as &#8220;<strong>First-party cookies<\/strong>&#8220;) or by outside parties (referred to as<br \/>\n&#8220;<strong>Third-party cookies<\/strong>&#8220;). First-party cookies are directly under the Site Owner&#8217;s control, while<br \/>\nthird-party cookies are under the control of their respective owners and operators, who are required to include<br \/>\nsufficient opt-out options in their privacy policies.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>Depending on the intended use, cookies can be categorized as follows: <\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><strong>Technical cookies<\/strong>: these are required to guarantee regular site navigation and use<br \/>\n(specifically referred to as &#8220;<strong>navigation<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>session<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>cookies<\/strong>) or to enable the user to navigate based on a set of predetermined criteria<br \/>\n(e.g. A g. the site&#8217;s language) to enhance the user&#8217;s experience (&#8220;<strong>functionality cookies<\/strong>&#8220;).<br \/>\n<strong>The user is free to delete first-party technical cookies from their browser, but their use does not require their prior consent. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><b>Analytical cookies<\/b>: these gather data about the quantity and usage patterns of users on the<br \/>\nwebsite (e.g. A g. which pages receive the most visits.<br \/>\n<strong>First-party analytical cookies can be used without the user&#8217;s prior consent because they are<br \/>\nintegrated with first-party technical cookies.<\/strong>;<br \/>\n<strong>Conversely, third-party analytical cookies only need prior consent if: i) they have less ability to<br \/>\nidentify the user.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-2\"><b>Profiling cookies<\/b>:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your online behavior to build a personalized user profile, allowing advertisers to deliver<br \/>\nads tailored specifically to your interests. For both first and third-party profiling cookies, prior<br \/>\nconsent for their use is required.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>According to the Duration:<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies are categorized by their lifespan based on their specific function. &#8220;Session cookies&#8221; are temporary<br \/>\nand are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while &#8220;persistent cookies&#8221; remain on your device<br \/>\nuntil they reach a set expiration date, which may range from a few minutes to several years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>Managing Your Cookie Preferences<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can control your cookie settings at any time. When you first visit our site, you\u2019ll see a banner asking<br \/>\nfor your consent regarding technical, analytical, and profiling cookies. By clicking &#8220;I agree,&#8221; you opt in<br \/>\nto these services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>If you change your mind, you can adjust your settings here:<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Individual Cookies<\/strong>: Use the &#8220;Opt out&#8221; checkboxes in the list below to disable specific<br \/>\nfirst-party cookies. For third-party cookies, please follow the links provided to their respective<br \/>\npolicies. Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies directly through your browser (such as<br \/>\nChrome, Safari, or Edge). Please note that if you clear your browser data, you will be prompted to set<br \/>\nyour preferences again on your next visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A quick note<\/strong>: Disabling certain technical cookies may impact the performance of our<br \/>\nwebsite or prevent some features from working correctly.You can also manage your cookie preferences<br \/>\ndirectly through your browser settings (such as Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge) to block new cookies<br \/>\nor delete those already stored. This includes removing the cookie that records your consent on this<br \/>\nsite. Please note that if this cookie is deleted, the cookie banner will be displayed again on your next<br \/>\nvisit, and you will be required to provide your consent once more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers, please refer to the links below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft Edge \/ Internet Explorer:\n<ul>\n<li>https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-view-allow-block-delete-and-use-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Firefox:\n<ul>\n<li>https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/en-US\/kb\/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Google Chrome:\n<ul>\n<li>https:\/\/policies.google.com\/technologies\/cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Safari (macOS and iOS):\n<ul>\n<li>https:\/\/www.apple.com\/legal\/privacy\/en-ww\/cookies\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Android (Chrome):\n<ul>\n<li>https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><b>Which cookies does this site use?<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is an overview and description of the cookies used on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.First-party technical cookies<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cookie name<\/strong>: daextlwcnf-accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Function<\/strong>: Used to check whether a user has accepted the use of cookies on a<br \/>\nwebsite.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supplier<\/strong>: DAEXT Plugin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cookie policy<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/daext.com\/privacy-policy\/#cookies-policy\">https:\/\/daext.com\/privacy-policy\/#cookies-policy<br \/>\n<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Personal data collected<\/strong>: No personal data collected.<strong>Values:&lt;\/strong &gt;<br \/>\n<strong>1<\/strong>: This represents the cookie consent. <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration of the cookie<\/strong>: 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Data sent to<\/strong>: Data not sent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>2.<strong>Third-party analytical cookies<\/strong><br \/>\nThese cookies are set by external providers and are used to monitor and analyze how users interact with the website, including traffic patterns, visited pages, and overall user behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookies provided by Google Analytics<\/strong><br \/>\nThese cookies are issued by Google via its Google Analytics platform. They collect anonymized, aggregated data on user activity to help evaluate website performance, understand visitor behavior, and enhance the overall user experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cookie Name\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Function<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Personal Data Collected\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>_ga<\/td>\n<td>Used to track user behaviour on a website, it helps to understand how users interact with the site<br \/>\nand to make improvements to it.<\/td>\n<td>No personal data is collected.<strong>Values:<\/strong> <strong>GA1.2<\/strong>: This<br \/>\nindicates the format and version of the cookie. <strong>197838317<\/strong>: This is a randomly<br \/>\ngenerated client ID that helps Google Analytics distinguish one user from another.<br \/>\n<strong>1726477673<\/strong>: This represents the timestamp of when the cookie was created or last<br \/>\nupdated.<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>_ga_8GSNLSQ715<\/td>\n<td>is a variant of the \u2018_ga\u2019 cookie that may contain additional information or settings specific to a<br \/>\nparticular website or user.<\/td>\n<td>No personal data collected.<strong>Values:<\/strong> <strong>GS1.1<\/strong>: This<br \/>\nindicates the format and version of the cookie. <strong>1726477672<\/strong>: This is a timestamp<br \/>\nindicating when the cookie was created or last updated. <strong>1<\/strong>: This may indicate the<br \/>\nsession number. <strong>0<\/strong>: This often represents a hit count in the session.<br \/>\n<strong>1726477672<\/strong>: This is another timestamp, possibly indicating the start time of the<br \/>\nsession. <strong>60<\/strong>: This may be a counter or a time-related value. <strong>0<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThese are likely additional counters or flags for specific use cases. <strong>0<\/strong>: Another<br \/>\ncounter or flag.<\/td>\n<td>1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>_gat_UA-37938409-1<\/td>\n<td>used to limit data collection on high-traffic sites, it is used to regulate the speed at which data<br \/>\nis sent to the Google Analytics server.<\/td>\n<td>No personal data collected.<strong>Values:<\/strong> <strong>1<\/strong>: This is a flag<br \/>\nor counter used internally by Google Analytics to manage the request rate, typically indicating that<br \/>\nthe throttle is active.<\/td>\n<td>1 minute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>_gid<\/td>\n<td>Used to distinguish users and track their behaviour on a website, it helps generate statistical data<br \/>\non how users interact with the site.<\/td>\n<td>No personal data collected.<strong>Values:<\/strong> <strong>GA1.2<\/strong>: This<br \/>\nindicates the format and version of the cookie. <strong>1975203369<\/strong>: This is a randomly<br \/>\ngenerated client ID that helps Google Analytics distinguish one user from another.<br \/>\n<strong>1726477673<\/strong>: This represents the timestamp of when the cookie was created or last<br \/>\nupdated.<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Deactivate\/Opt out mechanism for all Google Analitycs cookies:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u25a1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Google Analytics cookies transmit data to a global network of servers, with the primary processing hubs located in the United States. Google also leverages data centers across Europe, Asia, and other regions to maintain service efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of location, all data is processed in strict adherence to the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield frameworks and applicable data protection regulations. You can review Google&#8217;s full privacy policy here.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>How long do cookies last?<\/b> You can find the expiration dates for our cookies in Section 5. If we use third-party cookies with unknown durations, please check the respective third-party provider&#8217;s cookie policy for that information.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have the following rights regarding your personal data under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Access: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can request confirmation of whether we hold your data, see what information we have, learn where it came from, and obtain a copy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Correction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ask us to fix any inaccurate information or complete details that may be missing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Deletion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can request that we erase your data under specific circumstances defined by the GDPR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Restriction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations permitted by law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Portability: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we process your data automatically based on your consent or a contract, you can request a digital copy in a standard format or have it transferred directly to another organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Objection: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have the<strong> right to object<\/strong> to the processing of your personal data at any time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Withdrawal of Consent: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we are processing your data based on your permission, you can withdraw that consent whenever you choose. Please note that this will not affect the legality of any processing that took place before you <strong>revoked your consent<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in paragraph 1.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority at https:\/\/ico.org.uk<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To ensure our website runs smoothly, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience while gathering insights into how our site is used and by whom. This Cookie Policy serves as a comprehensive guide on how these tools function and how you can manage your preferences. 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