Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 18, 2024
How Comparisun uses cookies and similar tracking technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how Comparisun.net uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and improve our services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your usage, and provide a personalized experience. Cookies do not contain personal information and cannot access files on your device.
Table of Contents
1. Types of Cookies We Use
Comparisun uses different types of cookies for various purposes. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us improve user experience and analyze website performance.
2. Essential Cookies
Required for Website Functionality
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
- Form submission and data validation
- Shopping cart functionality (for bundle selections)
- Language and locale preferences
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work. They do not store personally identifiable information.
Essential Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language preference | Session | First-party |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | Session authentication and security | Session | First-party |
3. Analytics Cookies
Help Us Improve Our Service
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources (how you found our website)
- User journey and navigation patterns
- Device type, browser, and screen resolution
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Click interactions and feature usage
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We use this information to improve user experience and optimize our comparison tools.
Analytics Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 - Maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
4. Functionality Cookies
Enhance Your Experience
Functionality cookies enable enhanced features and personalization:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Calculator input history (saved locally)
- Comparison selections and saved bundles
- Form auto-fill for returning visitors
- Customized search results based on preferences
These cookies improve your experience but are not essential. You can disable them without affecting core website functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
External Services
We integrate with third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
Tracks website usage and user behavior. Data is used to improve our service and generate anonymous usage reports.
Google Analytics Privacy Policy →Google Maps API (maps.googleapis.com)
Enables address lookup and geographic calculations for solar potential estimates.
Google Privacy Policy →Third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Control Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies only from specific websites
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions:
Google Chrome
chrome://settings/cookies
Mozilla Firefox
about:preferences#privacy
Safari
Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Microsoft Edge
edge://settings/privacy
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and limit your ability to use some features.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout →7. Cookie Consent
By using Comparisun.net, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies
- Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
- Using the Google Analytics opt-out tool
Essential cookies will remain active as they are necessary for the website to function.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@comparisun.net
Address: Comparisun.net, Cyprus
More Information
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For general terms of use, please see our Terms of Service.