This Cookie Policy explains how Localization.Asia ("Website", "Company", "we," "us," and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.localization.asia ("Website"). It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that may become personal if combined with other data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are commonly used by website owners to make websites function properly, to improve performance, and to gather analytics data.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by other parties, known as "third-party cookies," enable features such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics through the website. These third-party cookies allow the third party to recognize your device when visiting our website and also when visiting other websites.
Why do we use cookies?
We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are essential for technical reasons, such as ensuring our Website functions correctly—these are known as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies help us understand user behavior to enhance your experience on our Website. Third parties may also serve cookies for advertising, analytics, and other functions, which are described in detail below.
What types of cookies do we use?
Below is a detailed overview of the specific types of cookies we use on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Maintain user session state during website navigation | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Security cookies | Prevent cross-site request forgery and maintain security | Session |
| Load balancing cookies | Ensure proper distribution of website traffic | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostHog | ph_*, posthog_* | User behavior analytics, session recording, feature flag management | 1 year |
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat | Website analytics, user demographics, and interest reporting | 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat) |
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp, fr | Conversion tracking, custom audiences, lookalike audiences | 3 months (_fbp), 90 days (fr) |
| Google Ads | _gcl_*, _gcl_au, _gac_* | Conversion tracking, remarketing, audience targeting | 90 days |
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
These cookies help us track referrals from affiliate partners and manage our affiliate program effectively.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| am_id | Track affiliate referrals and attribute conversions to affiliate partners | 30 days |
| affiliate_* | Additional affiliate tracking parameters | 30 days |
Payment and E-commerce Cookies
These cookies are necessary for processing payments and managing e-commerce functionality securely.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Secure payment processing, fraud prevention | Session to 1 year (varies by cookie) |
| Shopping cart cookies | Maintain items in shopping cart, remember order preferences | Session to 30 days |
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through several methods:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies to accept or decline. Essential cookies cannot be refused as they are necessary to provide core services.
Browser Settings
You can adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Open a "private" or "incognito" browsing session
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out pages:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US)
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
- Google Analytics Opt-out
- Facebook Ad Preferences
Other Tracking Technologies
Cookies are not the only way to identify or track visitors to our Website. From time to time, we may use other technologies, such as:
Web Beacons (Tracking Pixels)
Web beacons are tiny graphic files that contain a unique identifier that allows us to recognize when someone visits our Website or opens an email containing these beacons. We use them to:
- Understand user navigation patterns
- Track whether you arrived via a third-party advertisement
- Improve site performance
- Measure the success of email marketing campaigns
- Track conversions for advertising platforms
Local Storage
We may use local storage technologies such as HTML5 local storage to store information about your preferences and improve your experience on our website. This information is stored locally on your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.
Session Storage
Session storage is used to temporarily store information during your browsing session. This data is automatically deleted when you close your browser tab or window.
Do We Use Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects?
We do not currently use Flash Cookies (Local Shared Objects). However, some embedded content from third-party services may use Flash Cookies. If you want to block Flash Cookies, you can adjust the settings in your Flash player by visiting the Website Storage Settings Panel.
Do We Serve Targeted Advertising?
Yes, we use targeted advertising to show you relevant ads based on your interests and behavior. Third parties may place cookies on your computer or mobile device to deliver advertisements through our Website and other websites you visit.
The advertising services we use include:
- Google Ads: For search and display advertising, remarketing campaigns
- Facebook Ads: For social media advertising and custom audience targeting
- Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals and managing affiliate partnerships
These services may collect information about your visits to this Website and other websites to show you relevant ads. The information collected by these cookies or web beacons is not used to personally identify you unless you provide that information yourself.
Impact of Rejecting Cookies
If you choose to reject non-essential cookies, please note that:
- You may still use the Website, but some features may not function properly
- You may see less relevant advertising
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
- Some analytics and performance improvements may not be available
- Affiliate tracking may not work correctly
Cookies and Children
Our services are not directed to children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
International Data Transfers
Some of the third-party services that set cookies on our website may transfer your data to countries outside your region. These transfers are covered by appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions by relevant data protection authorities
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
How Often Will This Cookie Policy Be Updated?
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our website or other appropriate means.
Where Can I Get More Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, you can:
- Contact us at: [email protected]
- Review our Privacy Policy at: https://www.localization.asia/privacy-policy
- Review our Terms of Service at: https://www.localization.asia/terms-of-service
For more information about cookies in general, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.