Cookies

Cookies are small data files or pieces of information that a website can ask a browser to store on a device.

They can be used to recognise a browser or session, remember certain settings and support the operation of website features.

Similar technologies may perform related functions, including browser storage, tags, pixels or other technologies used by a website or service provider.

Cookies and similar technologies may be used for purposes such as:

• Maintaining website or account sessions.
• Remembering user preferences.
• Supporting account and website security.
• Understanding website performance.
• Understanding how pages or features are used.
• Identifying technical errors.
• Measuring referrals or campaign performance where enabled.
• Improving website functionality and user experience.

Some cookies or browser-storage technologies may be required for the website to operate correctly.

Essential functions may include:

• Maintaining an active session.
• Supporting account login functionality.
• Maintaining security-related settings.
• Supporting navigation between website pages.
• Remembering temporary transaction or platform state.
• Preventing certain forms of misuse or technical errors.

Preference cookies may help remember choices made during a previous visit.

Depending on the website functionality available, this can include preferences relating to:

• Language or display settings.
• Website interface preferences.
• Previously selected options.
• Certain non-essential website settings.

If these cookies are removed, the website may ask for the same preferences again during a later visit.

Where analytics technologies are enabled, they may help WinAUD understand general website performance and usage.

Information may relate to:

• Pages visited.
• General navigation patterns.
• Website or page performance.
• Technical errors.
• Device or browser information.
• General referral information.

Where enabled, advertising or attribution technologies may be used to understand whether a visit, registration or other relevant activity followed a campaign or referral.

These technologies may also help measure campaign performance, frequency or general interaction with advertising.

The specific information collected can depend on the technology and provider used.

Some website features can involve third-party payment, game, analytics, communications, security or other technology services.

A third party may use its own cookies or similar technologies when its service is loaded or used.

Those technologies may be subject to the relevant third party's own privacy or cookie practices.

WinAUD does not control every browser-storage activity of an independent third-party service.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are generally designed to remain available only during a browser session and may be removed when that session ends.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies can remain on a device for a longer period or until they expire or are removed through browser controls.

Retention periods can differ depending on the purpose and technology involved.

Most modern browsers provide settings that allow users to review, block or remove cookies and other website data.

Depending on the browser, options may allow you to:

• Delete existing cookies.
• Block cookies from particular websites.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Clear stored website data.
• Change browser privacy settings.

Information collected through cookies or similar technologies may in some circumstances be associated with device, browser, account or other information.

How personal information is collected, used, retained or otherwise handled is explained in the WinAUD Privacy Policy .

Users should review the Privacy Policy together with this Cookies page for a broader explanation of WinAUD data practices.

WinAUD may update this page when website functionality, technology providers or cookie practices change.

The most recent review date is displayed at the top of this page.

Where material changes affect the way cookies or similar technologies are used, related website notices or privacy information may also be updated where appropriate.