Cookie Policy

Learn more about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website

What Are Cookies and How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. These files contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, recognize you on return visits, and understand how you interact with their content. Cookies serve many purposes, from essential website functionality to analytics and personalization features.

At merinthoval, we use cookies to improve your experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant content. Cookies help us understand which content resonates with readers, remember your preferences, and ensure our website functions properly across different browsers and devices.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. They enable core features like secure login, navigation, and access to protected areas. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, display options, and customization selections. They enhance your experience by personalizing content based on your previous interactions with our website.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymous information about pages viewed, time spent on content, traffic sources, and navigation patterns, helping us improve content quality and user experience.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and content recommendations. They help us measure campaign effectiveness and show you content aligned with your interests. You can opt out of these cookies anytime.

Benefits of Cookies for Your Experience

Cookies enable us to provide a personalized, efficient browsing experience tailored to your interests. They remember your preferences so you don't need to reconfigure settings each visit. Cookies help us recommend relevant content based on topics you've previously explored, making content discovery easier and more relevant.

Analytics cookies provide insights that help us continuously improve our website. By understanding which content performs best and where users encounter difficulties, we can enhance navigation, create better resources, and deliver more valuable information to our community.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You have control over cookies stored on your device. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: In Chrome, access Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and other site data to manage preferences
  • Firefox: In Firefox, open Options, select Privacy and Security, then manage cookie settings under Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: In Safari, go to Preferences, click Privacy, and manage cookie options and website data from there
  • Edge: In Edge, access Settings, select Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and limit your ability to use some features. Essential cookies are necessary for basic operations and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Retention and Expiration

Different cookies have varying retention periods. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for specified periods ranging from days to years. We set retention periods appropriate to each cookie's purpose, balancing functionality with privacy considerations.

You can delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time. Clearing cookies removes stored preferences and may require you to log in again or reconfigure settings on your next visit.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy

If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact us using the information below:
Email: content@merinthoval.com
Address: 373 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207 Australia
Phone: +61-3-3125-1509