Having into consideration the nature of the Internet, one has to be aware that while using it, it passively and automatically collects data on the users’ habits and preferences.
When users visit the website, Unique Community Services may record their information, but such information is not sufficient to identify a particular person but represent only statistical indicators used to improve the website quality. Such information may include: name of Internet browser, type of computer, as well as technical information about the connection of the user when visiting the website, such as the operating system and the Internet service provider, IP (Internet Protocol) addresses that are assigned by the ISP and are different for each user, and similar information.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s computer or mobile device to enhance the user experience and do not relate to their personal information that have previously been provided to us.
Cookies allow us to identify your browser the next time you visit the website. Cookies may store your preferences and other technical information, but they may not read data or information from your hard drive or mobile phone, nor may they read other saved cookie files from other Internet sites.
Cookie List
Cookies that are set by Unique Community Services are called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies, i.e. cookies from a domain different from that of the website you are visiting, for our advertising and marketing efforts.
Cookies type and purposes
Unique Community Services uses several types of cookies to operate the website:
- Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website basic functions, such as navigation, site traffic statistics, content optimization, etc. They are usually set up in response to certain interactions you have with the website, such as cookie settings, login or filling out electronic forms. These cookies do not contain any personal information and cannot be turned off with these settings. There are several cookie options you can customize in your browser to block or notify you of these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work properly.
- Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies allow us to count visits and sources of traffic, in order to measure and improve the website performance. They help us analyze which pages are most visited and see how visitors navigate through the page. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
- Functional cookies
Functional cookies enable better functionality and personalization of the website content. They can be set by Unique Community Services, or by third parties, whose services we have provided on the website. If you do not agree to the use of these cookies, some parts of the website will not work properly.
- Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies can be set through the Unique Community Services website by external partners. Partners can use cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites. They do not directly store your personal information, but are intended to identify your browser and/or Internet device.
What is a Cache and how Does the Cache Work?
А cache is a storage location used to temporarily store data used by servers, apps, and browsers to speed load times. Cache stores the contents like html pages, images, JavaScript, CSS etc. Browsers will check these locations before requesting the resource from the server, and if it’s found, it will be loaded from the cache instead of having it downloaded, which would be significantly slower.
Cache does not send the response with requests.
In Cache, content of the website is saved only on browser.
Caching is carefully planned for optimal selection of both data to cache and the length of time the data should be retained. When the data changes frequently, we limit how long the data is retained in cache. Our approach to caching depends on the type of cache, the nature of the data and the applications accessing the data.
Cache type and purposes
Unique Community Services uses several types of caches to operate the website:
Web Browser Cache
This storage is done in the browser. All browsers have a local storage that they use to retrieve previously accessed resources. This cache is private since stored resources are not shared. Browsers cache data such as entire web pages to speed up the loading times.
Proxy Cache
This storage, also called “intermediate caching,” is done between the client and the origin server on the proxy server. Proxy cache is a shared cache used by multiple clients and usually maintained by providers. Proxy servers allow data to be shared with more users and use cache to avoid retrieving data from the database every time it’s requested.
Server Cache
A server cache is similar to a browser cache, only that it keeps data server-side instead of saving it locally. It’s often used to save database queries to avoid running memory and CPU-intensive tasks for the popular queries. Server cached data includes dynamically created web pages, database queries API responses and more.
CDN caching
Content delivery networks (CDNs) store cached data in multiple proxy servers that are geographically distributed to serve content to users in closer proximity to where they reside, helping to improve a web application’s performance.
Virtual memory caching
A computer’s memory management unit (MMU) often includes a Translation Lookup Buffer (TLB) to cache recent translations between virtual and physical addresses.
Cookie Settings
The website uses only the type of cookies that are stored on the user’s computer according to the browser settings the user has set.
By visiting the website, users can choose which type of cookies they want to be saved in the browser, through the option “Cookie settings”. By clicking the “I agree” button the user agrees to save the cookies specified in the present document.
In the browser settings, users can choose to have the browser reject or delete cookies. If users select this option, certain parts of the website may not function as usual.
This plugin https://wp-rocket.me will be used for caching and cookies, which mainly saves data for better performance and functionality.
