Legal — Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Asphalva uses cookies on our website, what data they collect, and how you can manage your preferences. We aim to be transparent about how information is gathered during your visit.
Last Updated: 18 April 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They are stored in your browser and allow the website to recognise your device on return visits. Cookies are widely used to help websites work as intended, as well as to provide usage information to the site operators.
They are not programs and cannot access other data on your device. Most cookies only hold a modest amount of data — typically an anonymous identifier, the website name, and a brief duration.
On this site, cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how pages are being used, and deliver a more consistent experience across visits. You are in control of which optional cookies are active.
Cookie Types We Use
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating pages or using forms.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, user preference storage for cookie consent.
Duration: Session-based or up to 12 months.
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, which pages are most visited, and where users arrive from. The data is aggregated and does not identify individuals.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), page view counts, session duration tracking.
Duration: Up to 2 years for persistent cookies; session for temporary.
Marketing Cookies
OptionalThese cookies are used by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Bing UET tags, ad conversion tracking.
Duration: Up to 90 days for most ad platform cookies.
Preference Cookies
OptionalThese cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language or region settings, providing a more personalised experience on return visits.
Examples: Language selection, display region settings.
Duration: Up to 1 year for most preference cookies.
Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles in the table above to choose which cookie categories you wish to allow. Your choices are saved to your browser and can be changed at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services we use. These services have their own privacy policies and their cookies are governed by those policies, not ours.
Google Analytics
Aggregated traffic and usage measurement
Meta Pixel
Ad conversion tracking for social platforms
Bing Ads UET
Microsoft advertising and remarketing tags
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used for things like maintaining a browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Duration varies — from 30 days for short-lived tracking cookies to 2 years for analytics identifiers.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Below are brief instructions for common browsers.
Google Chrome
1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
2. Go to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting or select See all site data and permissions to manage per-site.
4. To delete existing cookies, click Clear all data or remove specific sites.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the menu and go to Settings → Privacy & Security.
2. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your level or select Custom.
3. Scroll to Cookies and Site Data to clear stored cookies or set exceptions.
4. Click Manage Exceptions to control per-site cookie access.
Apple Safari
1. On Mac: Open Safari → Preferences → Privacy.
2. Choose to Block all cookies or manage cross-site tracking.
3. Click Manage Website Data to view and remove stored cookies.
4. On iPhone/iPad: Go to Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies.
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the three-dot menu and go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
2. Select Manage and delete cookies and site data.
3. Toggle Block third-party cookies or choose a balanced setting.
4. Click See all cookies and site data to remove specific stored cookies.
Mobile browsers: On Android or iOS devices, access cookie settings through your browser's Settings or Privacy menu. The exact location varies by browser version and device.
Your Rights and Controls
Withdraw Consent
You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the controls on this page. Changes take effect immediately and update what is stored in your browser.
Access Information
You have the right to know what data is being collected. Our cookie categories above describe the purpose and typical content of each type. For questions about specific data held, contact us using the email below.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling optional cookies will not prevent you from using the site. However, some features such as personalised display settings or usage insights may be less effective or unavailable. Essential cookies will remain active regardless of your preference.
Contact for Questions
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please reach out to our privacy team at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 5 business days.