Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 26, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve your overall browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
• cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences
• session_id - Maintains your session state
Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
• _ga - Google Analytics tracking (if enabled)
• _gid - Google Analytics user identification
Functional Cookies
OptionalThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or the region you are in.
• language - Stores your language preference
• theme - Remembers display preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
- Facebook: If you interact with embedded Facebook content
- YouTube: If you watch embedded videos
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information on how they use cookies.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your access to some features.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Chuar Cocoa Co-operative Society
Chuar Village, Turubu LLG
Wewak District, East Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea
Email: info@chuarcoop.org.pg