In this Cookie Policy, we explain how we collect, use and protect your personal information through cookies and similar technologies. We also describe how you can manage and take control of them. This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and explains the purposes for which we use these technologies and the choices available to you.
WHAT IS A COOKIE?
Like any other website, the website of the Educational project “SMC Programm” (the «Website») uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the Website that the visitor accessed or visited.
A cookie is a small file that is downloaded to your device when you access certain web pages. It contains information that helps us understand how users navigate our Website, allowing us to continuously improve the navigation experience. Cookies also enable us to store and retrieve information about your browsing activity on the Website.
Cookies have an expiration date, which can range from the duration of your session to a specified future date, after which they cease to be operational.
The Educational project “Start”, directly and through third-party service providers for measurement and analytics, uses cookies and similar mechanisms for storing and retrieving data from your device (hereinafter «cookies») when you browse the Website. This enables essential features and services, as well as additional purposes such as analytics and personalization.
If you are uncomfortable with the use of cookies, you can manage and control them at any time through your browser settings, including removing cookies, using the cookie consent panel on our Website, or clearing them from your browser history/cache when leaving the site. Please note that rejecting or deleting cookies may affect the functionality, availability, and features of the Website.
WHY DOES QAZYNA USE COOKIES?
The use of cookies allows us to:
- Better understand how you browse and interact with our Website and improve it;
- Monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of the Website;
- Support internal purposes such as customer service, analysis, research, product development, and regulatory compliance;
- Adapt and personalize content and services;
- Segment users and control the frequency of displayed advertisements (where applicable).
TYPES OF COOKIES
a) According to the entity that manages them:
- Own cookies: sent from a domain managed by Start;
- Third-party cookies: sent from domains managed by other entities (e.g., analytics providers).
b) According to duration:
- Session cookies: temporary, deleted when you close the browser;
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period (from minutes to years).
c) According to purpose:
- Technical / Strictly Necessary cookies: essential for Website operation and basic functionality;
- Personalization / Functional cookies: remember preferences (language, region, etc.);
- Analytics cookies: collect usage statistics to improve the site;
- Advertising cookies: help deliver relevant ads (if applicable);
- Affiliate cookies: track referrals from partner sites (if applicable).
WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES DO WE USE?
Strictly Necessary or Technical Cookies:These are required for the Website to function properly. They enable navigation, session management, access to secure areas, and basic security features. Without them, some services may not work.
Analytics / Measurement Cookies:We may use tools such as Google Analytics (third-party cookies) to analyze how visitors use the Website. These help distinguish users/sessions, track traffic sources, measure performance, and support improvements. Data is aggregated and stored for limited periods.
Functional or Personalization Cookies:These remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a more tailored experience.
Advertising Cookies:These help manage advertising spaces and deliver more relevant ads based on your interests (used only if advertising features are active).
YOUR CHOICES: MANAGE, BLOCK OR DISABLE COOKIES
You can accept or decline cookies via our Cookie Consent Banner (usually at the bottom of the page). Alternatively, configure your browser to allow, block, or delete cookies.
Browser settings guides:
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may limit some Website features.
UPDATES TO THE COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements (including the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Personal Data and Their Protection” No. 94-V), or our practices. Please review it periodically.
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