Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access a website. They are commonly used to make websites work, enhance performance, provide analytical data, and deliver personalized content or ads.

There are two main types:

• Session cookies – temporary and deleted after your visit.
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until manually removed.

How RETC Uses Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the Website functions as expected
• Improve performance and usability
• Analyze Website traffic and usage trends
• Provide relevant content and communication

Cookies may be set directly by RETC or by third-party services integrated into our Website.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary: Enable core functionality such as user authentication and secure access to certain areas of the Website. Disabling these may impact performance or security.
• Performance: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., page visits, clicks), so we can improve user experience.
• Targeting: Used to deliver relevant content or marketing by tracking your interactions on the Website.
• Third-Party/Embedded: Set by services like Google Analytics, social media buttons, or embedded content. These may track your activity across other websites as well.

Managing Cookies

To block or delete cookies entirely, you can use your browser settings. Be aware:

• Blocking essential cookies may limit functionality.
• Other cookies can be selectively disabled without affecting core operations.
• Instructions for managing cookies can typically be found in your browser’s help section.

For general information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous data about user behavior. This includes page views, time spent, and navigation patterns.

We have enabled IP anonymization, meaning your IP address is truncated before being stored or processed by Google.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing this browser extension: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their cookie practices or privacy policies. Please consult those sites directly.

Data Retention

We retain cookie-derived data only as long as needed for the purposes stated above or to meet legal obligations. For more information, refer to our Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union or similar jurisdictions, you may have rights regarding personal data collected via cookies, including access, correction, or deletion. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technologies or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.