Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 3, 2026 • Cankal Software and IT Consultancy Ltd.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical reporting to website operators.
This Cookie Policy explains how Cankal Software and IT Consultancy Ltd. ("Cankal Software", "we", "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage and tracking pixels) on https://cankalsoftware.com.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary & Security Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website, enabling core features such as secure session routing, theme memory, and Google reCAPTCHA v3 spam mitigation. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count page visits, analyse user journeys, and measure usage of our free tools (AEO Scanner, Website Health Audit, Vulnerability Check & OWASP Top 10 Audit) using Google Analytics 4. All data is collected in an aggregated, anonymous format.
C. Marketing & Conversion Pixels
We use the Meta Pixel to evaluate the effectiveness of our business advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram and track lead enquiries generated through our marketing funnels.
3. Detailed Cookie Inventory Table
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| theme | cankalsoftware.com | Essential / First-Party | 1 Year | Stores user theme preference (Dark Mode or Light Mode) across page navigation. |
| cankal_monthly_scan_quota | cankalsoftware.com (Local Storage) | Essential / Functional | Monthly Reset | Maintains anonymous monthly free scan count (max 10 scans/month) on the user's browser without tracking personal data. |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics / Performance | 2 Years | Collects aggregated, anonymised visitor statistics to understand website traffic and tool usage. |
| _fbp | Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. | Marketing / Attribution | 90 Days | Measures conversion effectiveness of Facebook and Instagram campaigns for Cankal Software. |
| _clsk, _clck, MUID | Microsoft Corporation (Bing / Clarity) | Analytics & Webmaster | 1 Year | Collects anonymous telemetry and search indexing diagnostics via Bing Webmaster Tools. |
| _grecaptcha | Google LLC | Security / Essential | 6 Months | Provides automated risk analysis on contact form submissions and free tool scans to prevent bot spam and abuse. |
4. Managing & Controlling Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, notify you when a cookie is sent, or delete existing cookies.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the display or functionality of certain features on our website.
5. Enquiries & Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological changes or regulatory updates. For questions, please reach out to:
Cankal Software and IT Consultancy Ltd.
Email: info@cankalsoftware.com
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