Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better experience on your next visit.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a set period of time after you leave the site.
• First-party cookies: Set by pandiz.tech.
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g. Google Analytics).

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
pandiz_cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preference so we don't show the banner repeatedly	1 year
PHPSESSID	Session management for server-side functionality (contact forms)	Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us improve the website experience. These cookies are only set if you accept analytics cookies.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics reporting	2 years
_ga_[ID]	Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users across 24-hour periods	24 hours
_gat	Throttles request rate to Google Analytics	1 minute

Google Analytics anonymises IP addresses. Data is processed by Google LLC, which may transfer it outside the EEA. See Google's Privacy Policy.

2.3 Marketing & Social Cookies

We do not currently use advertising cookies or social media tracking pixels on pandiz.tech. If this changes, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting these cookies.

3. Manage Your Preferences

Use the toggles below to manage which optional cookies you consent to. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.

4. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block all cookies (note: this may break some website functionality).
• Set up notifications when a cookie is placed.

Browser-specific guides:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

You can also opt out of Google Analytics specifically using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

5. GDPR and Your Rights

Under GDPR, analytics cookies require your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time using the preference panel above. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

For full details of your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use or when regulations change. The "Last updated" date above will reflect any revisions. Significant changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner.

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