XYnovaethrix Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

XYnovaethrix uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve services, analyze performance, and provide targeted content and advertising in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and applicable African privacy laws.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access XYnovaethrix services. They help the platform recognize your device, remember preferences, and improve service functionality.

• Essential Cookies: Required for operation (login, security, navigation).
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior, monitor traffic, and generate usage reports.
• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and settings.
• Advertising / Targeting Cookies: Deliver relevant ads, measure performance, and support campaigns.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated with XYnovaethrix (analytics, social media, ads).

3. Cookies by Entity / Platform

3.1 XYnovaethrix Main Platform

• Essential login and authentication cookies
• Analytics cookies for traffic and usage reporting
• Functional cookies for language, theme, and accessibility preferences
• Advertising cookies for internal campaigns and partner ads

3.2 XYnovaethrix Search Engine

• Cookies for search personalization
• Performance monitoring and caching cookies
• Optional tracking cookies for analytics

3.3 Partner-Us Platform

• Cookies for partner account sessions and security
• Analytics cookies for sponsorship engagement metrics
• Functional cookies for user interface preferences

3.4 API & Developer Services

• Cookies for API session management
• Analytics for API usage and developer engagement
• Optional consent-based cookies for integration tracking

3.5 Media / Data / Intelligence Units

• Cookies for content personalization and user recommendations
• Analytics cookies for content consumption patterns
• Advertising cookies where sponsored content is displayed

4. How Cookies Are Used

• Enhancing user experience: Remember settings, maintain sessions, and provide personalized interfaces.
• Analytics & Performance: Track interactions to improve services and detect errors.
• Advertising & Marketing: Serve relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Security: Detect suspicious activity, protect accounts, and prevent fraud.
• Compliance: Ensure lawful data handling under GDPR, CCPA, and local laws.

5. User Consent & Management

• Users can manage cookie preferences via platform interfaces.
• Users can block or delete cookies via browser settings; some features may not function fully.
• Consent may be required for tracking or marketing cookies.
• Consent is logged and auditable for compliance purposes.

Browser cookie management paths:

• Chrome → Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox → Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Edge → Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
• Safari → Preferences → Privacy

6. Third-Party Services

Some XYnovaethrix platforms integrate third-party services (analytics, advertising, APIs, social media). Third-party cookies are subject to their own privacy policies. Users are encouraged to review third-party cookie policies.

7. Data Retention

• Session cookies: Deleted when browser closes
• Persistent cookies: Retained up to 24 months or until consent is revoked

Retention aligns with compliance and operational requirements.

8. Security

• All cookies are stored securely and encrypted when necessary.
• Sensitive information is never stored in cookies.
• Regular audits ensure cookie security.

9. Updates

XYnovaethrix may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Updates are reflected with a new effective date. Users will be notified of material changes via platform notices.

10. Contact

For questions or concerns regarding this Cookies Policy, contact our Data Protection Officer or support team via: privacy@xynovaethrix.org.