What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your choices, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by a different site (third-party cookies). They can remain on your device for the duration of a session or for a longer period, depending on their purpose.
How we use cookies
EF-mark uses cookies on this website to ensure the site functions correctly, to remember your preferences where applicable, and to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have provided your details through a form or other means. The information we obtain from cookies is used in an aggregated form and does not allow us to link your browsing behaviour to you as an individual, except where you have chosen to identify yourself.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for the website to work. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas, and loading of content. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. They do not store any information that could be used for marketing or remember where you have been on the internet.
Preference cookies. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and to provide enhanced or more personal features. For example, we may use a cookie to remember that you have accepted this cookie policy so that the notice does not appear again on your next visit. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they do not track your browsing activity on other websites.
Analytics or performance cookies. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information in an anonymous form. They tell us how many people have visited the site, which pages are viewed most often, and whether visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve the way the website works and the content we provide. The data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Managing and deleting cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Most web browsers allow you to view the cookies stored on your device, to delete some or all of them, and to block or allow cookies from specific or all sites. You can usually find these options in the settings, preferences or tools menu of your browser. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience of the website. For example, some parts of the site may not work correctly, or we may not be able to remember your preferences. If you have previously accepted our cookie notice, you can delete the relevant cookie via your browser settings; the notice may then appear again on your next visit until you accept it once more or adjust your browser settings.
Duration of cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The exact duration depends on the type of cookie and its purpose. We do not use cookies that remain on your device for an indefinite or excessively long period. Where we use a cookie to remember that you have accepted this policy, we set it for a reasonable length of time so that you are not asked repeatedly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the text on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically so that you are aware of how we use cookies. Your continued use of the website after any change indicates that you accept the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can reach us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request as soon as we can.