Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Dorianis Finance Ltd ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (the "Site") to enhance your browsing experience, understand how you use our Site, and personalize content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookies.

This Cookie Policy is part of our overall Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it. By accessing and using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies serve various purposes, including:

• Remembering your login credentials and preferences
• Understanding how you interact with our Site
• Improving Site performance and functionality
• Delivering targeted advertising and marketing content
• Analyzing visitor behavior and usage patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, parts of the Site may not work properly. These cookies do not require your consent and are always active.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security tokens, and cookies that remember your preferences for accessibility features.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation flow. This data helps us understand user behavior, optimize Site performance, and identify technical issues. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies, heat mapping tools, and session recording technologies (used with your consent where required).

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, choices, and settings. They enable features such as personalized content, language preferences, and region selection. These cookies are not strictly necessary but improve your user experience.

Examples: Language preference cookies, theme selection cookies, and user profile preference cookies.

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertising content based on your interests and browsing behavior. They may track your activity across multiple websites and build a profile of your interests to show you relevant ads. These cookies require your consent and are third-party in nature.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies, LinkedIn Insights cookies, and retargeting cookies.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media platforms when you interact with social media features on our Site (such as "Share" buttons or embedded social media content). They enable social sharing functionality and track your interaction with social media content.

Examples: Twitter cookies, LinkedIn cookies, and Facebook cookies.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: These are set by Dorianis Finance Ltd directly when you visit our Site. We use first-party cookies for essential functionality, analytics, and user preferences.

Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party service providers, including analytics companies, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We use third-party cookies to enhance functionality, measure performance, and deliver targeted content. You can control third-party cookies through your browser settings and privacy preferences.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and security threats.
• Site Functionality: To enable core features such as login, form submission, and navigation.
• Performance Monitoring: To monitor Site performance, identify errors, and optimize load times.
• User Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our Site and improve content and design.
• Personalization: To customize your experience based on your preferences and behavior.
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

6. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies do not have an expiration date and are used to maintain your session during your visit.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period (ranging from days to months or even years) until they expire or are manually deleted. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on repeat visits.

7. Your Cookie Choices and Rights

7.1 Consent Management

When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:

• Accept All: Allow all types of cookies, including marketing and analytics cookies.
• Reject All: Decline non-essential cookies while allowing essential cookies.
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories and manage your preferences in detail.

Your cookie preferences are saved and respected across future visits to our Site. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or by contacting us.

7.2 Browser Controls

You have the right to control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Disable cookies entirely (may affect Site functionality)
• Enable private browsing mode to prevent cookie storage

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please visit your browser's help section or the following resources:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

You may opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out mechanisms:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) - Opt out of behavioral advertising
• Your Ad Choices (Canada) - Canadian advertising opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) - Opt out of network advertising

7.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. However, we respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways to manage cookies as described in this policy.

8. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner sites, and advertising networks. This Cookie Policy applies only to our Site. Third-party websites have their own cookie policies and data practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party site before providing information or allowing cookies.

9. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for varying periods depending on the cookie type and purpose:

• Essential Cookies: Retained for the duration of your session or as necessary for security and functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 2 years from your last activity.
• Marketing Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years or as permitted by applicable law.
• Functional Cookies: Retained for up to 1 year unless you delete them manually.

10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Legitimate Interest: We use essential cookies and analytics cookies where we have a legitimate business interest in improving our Site and understanding user behavior.
• Consent: We obtain your explicit consent for non-essential cookies such as marketing and social media cookies through our consent management system.
• Contract Performance: We use cookies necessary to fulfill our obligations to you as a user of our Site.
• Legal Compliance: We use cookies to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

11. Compliance with Privacy Laws

Our cookie practices comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including:

• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): Canada's federal privacy law
• Provincial Privacy Laws: Including the laws of Ontario and other Canadian provinces
• GDPR (where applicable): We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation for users in the European Union
• CASL (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation): We comply with requirements regarding marketing communications and cookies

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. Material changes will be communicated to you through a prominent notice on our Site or via email. Your continued use of our Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

13. Contact Us

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

We are committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your choices regarding cookies. Thank you for trusting Dorianis Finance Ltd.