Cookie Policy

Document Reference Title Classification
DP06 Cookie Policy Internal

2. Policy

Occam Networks (“Occam”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies to improve our services and provide a tailored user experience on our websites, including any subdomains and additional sites we may introduce over time (collectively, “our site”). Cookies help us distinguish you from other users, enhancing your interaction with our site.

We process strictly necessary cookies under Legitimate Interests and all other cookies based on your consent.

What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers stored on your browser or computer’s hard drive, with your consent. These cookies contain data that helps improve site functionality and user experience. Session cookies expire when the browser is closed.

Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Essential for our site’s operation, these enable key functionalities such as logging into secure areas and ensuring security. You can disable these in your browser settings, but this may affect access to certain parts of our site.
  • Analytical or Performance Cookies – These help us understand how users navigate our site, allowing us to optimise performance and improve functionality.
  • Functionality Cookies – These recognise you when you return to our site, enabling personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or location settings).
  • Targeting Cookies – These track your visits, the pages you view, and links followed. We use this data to tailor site content and advertising to match your interests.
  • Consent and Control

By accepting our Privacy Policy, and this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined.

You can manage your cookie preferences using the options below:

  • Strictly Essential Cookies [ENABLED] (Cannot be disabled)
  • Analytical or Performance Cookies [OFF]
  • Functionality Cookies [OFF]
  • Targeting Cookies [OFF]

You can also manage or delete cookies via your browser settings at any time. Blocking all cookies (including essential cookies) may impact your ability to access parts of our site.

For browser-specific guidance, refer to:

 

2.1. Cookie Details

Below is a list of cookies used on occam.cx, their purpose, and their retention period.

Last Edit Version Author Description of Change
16/02/2025 1.0 Liam O’Reilly First documented copy
Name Category Purpose Lifespan Third Party?
occam_session Strictly Necessary Maintains user session and authentication Session No
XSRF-TOKEN Strictly Necessary Security token to prevent CSRF attacks Session No
cookie_consent_status Functional Stores user’s cookie preferences 1 year No
__cf_bm Functional Supports Cloudflare Bot Management 30 minutes Yes (Cloudflare)
_ga Analytics Google Analytics – Tracks user interactions 2 years Yes (Google)
_gid Analytics Google Analytics – Tracks session activity 24 hours Yes (Google)
_gat Analytics Google Analytics – Throttles request rate 1 minute Yes (Google)
gcl_au Advertising Google Tag Manager tracking for ads 3 months Yes (Google)
test_cookie Advertising Determines browser cookie support 15 minutes Yes (Google Ads)
fbp Advertising Facebook Pixel – Tracks user activity for ad targeting 90 days Yes (Facebook)

2.2. Acknowledgement

Your continued use of our site, without opting out, indicates your acceptance of our cookie practices as described in this policy.