COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy explains how icarusswarms.ai uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices.

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1. What is a cookie ? 

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by the website you visit. Cookies allow the site to remember information about your visit (such as preferences, login status, browsing behavior) and improve your user experience.

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2. Types of cookies we use

a) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the site to function (e.g., session management, shopping cart). They cannot be disabled in our systems.

b) Preference (functional) cookies

These cookies remember your choices (language, region, display preferences) to personalize your experience.

c) Analytics / performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and navigation (anonymous statistics).

d) Advertising / marketing cookies

Used to deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of campaigns. They may also allow third-party tracking across sites.

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3. Third-party cookies

We may allow third parties (e.g., Google, Facebook, analytics or advertising providers) to place cookies through our site. These cookies are controlled by those third parties, and we do not have direct control over their purpose or lifespan. For details, please refer to their privacy policies.

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4. Legal basis and consent

• For strictly necessary cookies: processing is required to provide the service.

• For all other categories (preferences, analytics, marketing): we collect your prior consent where required by law (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy). You can accept or refuse them via the cookie banner.

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5. Managing your choices / withdrawing consent

You can manage or withdraw your preferences at any time:

1. Use the Cookie settings button on the site (if available).

2. Disable cookies via your browser settings:

   • Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari — search “manage cookies” in the browser help section.

3. To block third-party cookies and cross-site tracking, you may use browser extensions (e.g., ad blockers) or enable the “Do Not Track” setting (depending on the browser).

Important: Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., staying logged in, saving preferences, shopping cart functions).

 

6. Data retention

Cookies have different lifespans: session cookies (deleted when you close the browser) or persistent cookies (stored for several days/years). Data collected via cookies is retained only as long as necessary for the stated purposes and in compliance with applicable law. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

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7. Your rights

Depending on applicable law (e.g., GDPR for EU residents), you may exercise rights regarding your personal data: access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

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8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The “Last updated” date above indicates the current version. We encourage you to check this page regularly.