Cookies and Consent Management
Last Updated 9 February, 2025
This Cookies and Consent Management Policy explains how Tier1 Technologies (“Tier1,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (“Website”) and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we handle personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or
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Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until deleted.
We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage for comparable purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Tier1 Technologies uses the following categories of cookies on the Website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to protected areas of the Website. The Website cannot operate correctly without these cookies, and they do not require user consent where permitted by law.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences or region selection, to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies improve usability but are not strictly required for basic operation.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate through the site. The information collected is aggregated and used to improve Website performance, functionality, and design.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support analytics, security, or embedded content. These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. Tier1 does not control the use of third-party cookies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure the Website functions correctly and securely
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Improve Website performance and user experience
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Understand how visitors interact with the Website
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Maintain and improve security and fraud prevention measures
We do not use cookies to conduct automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Consent Management
Where required by applicable law, Tier1 obtains your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit the Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or consent tool allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customize cookie preferences by category
Your consent choices are recorded and may be stored using a cookie so that your preferences are respected on future visits.
You may update or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings or consent management tool available on the Website.
5. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to using our consent management tools, you can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
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View cookies stored on your device
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Delete existing cookies
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Block cookies entirely or from specific websites
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Where applicable under laws such as the GDPR or similar data protection regulations, Tier1 relies on:
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Consent for non-essential cookies, and
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Legitimate interests or legal obligations for strictly necessary cookies related to Website operation and security.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies may include technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage patterns. This data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.
8. Changes to This Policy
Tier1 Technologies may update this Cookies and Consent Management Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookies and Consent Management Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Tier1 Technologies
info@tier1drones.com