This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how roka.mk ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website at roka.mk, and what choices you have regarding their use.
Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you use the site.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage - data stored in your browser that persists beyond a session.
- Session storage - data stored temporarily for the duration of a browser session.
- Pixels / web beacons - tiny invisible images embedded in pages or emails that track activity.
- SDKs - software development kits used in mobile apps that may collect device and usage data similarly to cookies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang_pref |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
theme_pref |
Remembers your display preference (if applicable) | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymized information such as pages visited, time spent, and error messages. This helps us improve the Site.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Tracks anonymized usage and behavior | Up to 2 years |
| Firebase Analytics | App performance and usage reporting | Up to 2 years |
We use IP anonymization where possible. Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
2.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by our ad-supported applications and may appear on the Site if advertising is present. They help deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense / AdMob | Displays personalized or contextual ads | Up to 13 months |
| Google Ad Manager | Ad serving and frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
These cookies may track your device across different websites and apps. You can opt out of personalized advertising through the settings described in Section 5.
2.5 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services embedded in our pages (e.g., embedded maps, social share buttons, or video players). We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.
3. Cookies in Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications do not use traditional browser cookies. However, they may use similar technologies such as:
- Advertising IDs - the Google Advertising ID (GAID) on Android and Apple's Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) on iOS, used by ad networks for ad targeting and measurement.
- Analytics SDKs - such as Firebase, which collects anonymized performance and usage data.
- Local device storage - used to store app preferences and session data on your device.
You can reset or limit the use of your Advertising ID through your device settings:
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset Advertising ID / Opt out of Ads Personalization
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit roka.mk, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may:
- Accept all cookies - allow all categories of cookies described above.
- Reject non-essential cookies - only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
- Customize preferences - choose which categories of cookies you accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.
Your consent preferences are stored for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.
Note for EU/EEA users: In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we will not set non-essential cookies without your explicit prior consent.
5. How to Manage and Opt Out of Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device.
- Delete cookies individually or all at once.
- Block cookies from all or specific websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed.
For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser:
Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and some features may not work as intended.
Opting Out of Analytics
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
- Visit Google's Ad Settings to manage or opt out of personalized ads.
- Visit Your Online Choices (EU users) to manage preferences across advertising networks.
- Visit NAI Opt-Out (US users).
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our Site does not alter its behavior in response to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out methods in Section 5 to limit tracking.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable law. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the contact form on roka.mk.
This Cookie Policy is intended to comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and applicable data protection laws of the Republic of North Macedonia.