Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow us to recognize your device and gather information about your browsing activity.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security and authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Storing information you've entered in forms
• Providing enhanced features and personalization
• Remembering your location for delivery services

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by:

• Collecting information about page visits and user behavior
• Analyzing website performance and usage patterns
• Helping us improve our website and services
• Providing insights for business decisions

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website (discovpbms.life) and are used to provide core functionality and improve your user experience.

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by external services we use on our website, including:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Payment processors for secure transactions
• Social media platforms for sharing functionality
• Customer support chat services
• Delivery service integration platforms

3.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

4. Detailed Cookie Information

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about our cookie usage

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

5.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly through the service providers:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising: Your Online Choices
• Network Advertising: NAI Consumer Opt Out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies:

• The website may not function properly
• You may experience security issues
• Some features may be unavailable
• Form submissions may not work

6.2 Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies:

• Your preferences won't be remembered
• You'll need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalization features won't work
• Location-based services may be limited

6.3 Analytics and Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies won't affect website functionality but will limit our ability to improve services and show relevant content.

7. Cookie Security and Privacy

7.1 Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure transmission of sensitive cookies
• Encryption of cookie data where appropriate
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to cookie data

7.2 Personal Data in Cookies

Most of our cookies contain only technical information and do not store personal data. Where cookies do contain personal information, this is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our use of cookies
• New cookie technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our website functionality

When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other appropriate means. The updated policy will be effective from the date specified at the top of this page.

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we use cookies based on the following legal bases:

9.1 Essential Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for website functionality)

9.2 Non-Essential Cookies

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent obtained through our cookie banner

10. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

11. Manage Your Cookie Preferences