What Are Cookies and Why We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content. Think of them as little notes that help us provide you with a better experience next time you visit.

We use cookies at Oymnex primarily to make your browsing experience smoother and more personalized. They help us remember things like your language preferences, which pages you've visited, and whether you're a returning visitor. Some cookies are essential for basic functionality, while others help us understand what content resonates with our community.

Types of Cookies We Use

Different cookies serve different purposes. Here's a breakdown of what we use and why each type matters for your experience on our site.

Specific Cookies on Oymnex.com

Here's a detailed look at the actual cookies you'll encounter when using our website. We believe in transparency, so we're listing everything we use.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser handles cookies a bit differently. Here's where to look if you want to adjust your settings.

Google Chrome

• Click the three dots in the top right corner
• Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security
• Select Cookies and other site data
• Choose your preferred level of cookie blocking
• You can also view and remove individual cookies from this menu

Mozilla Firefox

• Open the menu and select Settings
• Navigate to Privacy and Security in the left sidebar
• Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data
• You can search for specific sites or remove all stored data
• Firefox also offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with customizable levels

Safari

• Go to Safari menu, then Preferences
• Click on the Privacy tab
• Adjust your cookie preferences using the checkboxes
• Use Manage Website Data to see and remove specific cookies
• Safari includes Intelligent Tracking Prevention by default

Microsoft Edge

• Click the three dots, then Settings
• Select Cookies and site permissions
• Click on Manage and delete cookies and site data
• Toggle options to block third-party cookies or all cookies
• View site data to manage cookies for individual websites

How Cookies Enhance Your Experience

Let's talk about the practical benefits. When you return to our site, cookies help us show you content that's relevant to where you left off. If you were browsing information about our game development curriculum, we might highlight related resources on your next visit.

They also prevent annoying repetition. Without cookies, you'd see the same cookie consent banner every single time you opened a new page. You'd have to reset your language preference with each visit. Forms would never remember any of your information, even within the same session.

On the technical side, cookies help us identify and fix problems quickly. If certain pages are loading slowly for visitors from a specific region, our performance cookies help us spot that pattern and address it.

Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

Sometimes we use services from other companies to enhance functionality. These might include analytics platforms, content delivery networks, or embedded media players. Each of these services may set their own cookies.

We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy. However, we don't have direct control over their cookies. When you interact with embedded content or third-party features, those providers may collect data according to their own policies.

Currently, we work with:

• Analytics providers to understand traffic patterns and user behavior
• Performance monitoring tools to track site speed and reliability
• Content delivery networks to serve resources efficiently across different geographic regions

You can learn more about how these providers handle data by reviewing their individual privacy policies.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We don't keep cookie data indefinitely. Each cookie has an expiration date, ranging from the end of your browsing session to a maximum of 24 months for certain analytics cookies. Once a cookie expires, it's automatically deleted from your device.

You have several rights regarding the data collected through cookies:

• The right to access information about what data we've collected
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of non-essential tracking
• The right to receive information about how we use your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

If you want to exercise any of these rights, reach out to us using the contact information below. We typically respond to requests within a few business days.

Updates to This Policy

As our website evolves and privacy regulations change, we may need to update this policy. When we make significant changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and notify regular visitors through a banner on the site.

We recommend checking back occasionally if you're curious about how we handle cookies. We're committed to being transparent about our practices and explaining any changes in plain language.

Minor clarifications or formatting updates won't trigger notifications, but anything that affects how we collect or use data will be clearly communicated.