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Effective Date: 3rd January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how BusOva ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.busova.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" cookies (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" cookies (set by a different website, such as an analytics provider).
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, and security features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session while browsing the site | Session |
busova_auth |
Keeps you logged in if you choose "Remember me" | 30 days |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme |
Remembers your preferred display theme (light/dark) | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Website's structure, content, and functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
Note: If you do not consent to analytics cookies, these will not be set on your device.
These cookies help us detect malicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect both you and other users of the Website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
rate_limit |
Prevents abuse by limiting repeated requests | 1 hour |
device_id |
Helps identify suspicious login attempts | 1 year |
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties that set these cookies can recognise your device both when it visits the Website and when it visits certain other websites.
We may use the following third-party services:
When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Website may not function correctly, and you may need to log in each time you visit.
For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please visit:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Due to the lack of a common standard for interpreting DNT signals, the Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
These technologies are subject to the same controls as cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.
The Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through the Website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at webmaster@busova.com.
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