COOKIE POLICY
ABATURION LTD
This Cookie Policy explains how ABATURION LTD (“we”, “us”, “the Company”) deploys cookies and comparable tracking tools on newswop.org (the “Platform”). It operates alongside our Privacy Policy at PRIVACY POLICY. Continuing to use the Platform constitutes acceptance of cookies as described below, subject to the preferences you express through our consent management interface.
A. CONSENT AND PREFERENCE MANAGEMENT
(i) On first visit, a cookie consent banner will be displayed through which you may accept all non-essential cookies, configure category-level preferences, or decline optional cookies.
(ii) Strictly necessary cookies are always active and cannot be disabled, as they underpin core Platform security, session management, and payment compliance functions.
(iii) Non-essential cookie preferences may be revised or withdrawn at any time via the Cookie Preferences link in the Platform footer or directly through your browser settings.
(iv) Revoking consent does not affect processing that occurred lawfully prior to withdrawal, nor does it disable cookies required by law or contract.
B. WHAT COOKIES ARE AND HOW THEY WORK
(i) A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website during a visit. It enables the site to recognise you on subsequent visits, retain your preferences, and gather usage metrics.
(ii) Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
(iii) Persistent cookies remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them.
(iv) First-party cookies are set by the Platform directly; third-party cookies are placed by external services such as analytics or payment providers.
(v) Some cookies support compliance obligations imposed by payment partners, card networks, and financial regulators in connection with fraud prevention and AML/KYC requirements.
C. COOKIE CATEGORIES
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are integral to Platform operation and cannot be disabled. They manage user sessions, authenticate Steam logins, facilitate secure payments, and support regulatory compliance obligations including AML and KYC procedures.
Analytics and Performance
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised, aggregated data on how visitors use the Platform. This data informs improvements to functionality and user experience. No individual users are identified. These cookies are placed only upon your consent.
Functional
Functional cookies retain your personalised settings — such as language and display preferences — to provide a consistent experience across visits. Activated only with your consent.
Marketing and Advertising
The Platform does not currently operate marketing cookies. Should this change, this Policy will be revised and your explicit consent sought before deployment.
D. COOKIE REFERENCE TABLE
Every cookie currently active on the Platform is set out in the table below:
| Category | Name | Set By | Function | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | session_id | ABATURION LTD | Maintains the active user session. | Session |
| Strictly Necessary | csrf_token | ABATURION LTD | Prevents cross-site request forgery. | Session |
| Strictly Necessary | steam_auth | ABATURION LTD | Authenticates Steam account login. | Session |
| Strictly Necessary | cookie_consent | ABATURION LTD | Records cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga | Google Analytics | Assigns ID for site traffic measurement. | 2 years |
| Analytics | _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains GA4 session state. | 2 years |
| Analytics | _gid | Google Analytics | Records daily visitor statistics. | 24 hours |
| Analytics | _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles analytics request rate. | 1 minute |
| Functional | lang_pref | ABATURION LTD | Saves language and region settings. | 1 year |
| Functional | ui_settings | ABATURION LTD | Stores interface display preferences. | 1 year |
| Marketing | None active | — | No marketing cookies currently deployed. | — |
Google periodically updates cookie identifiers. Current information is available at policies.google.com.
E. BROWSER CONTROLS AND OPT-OUT TOOLS
(i) All major browsers offer settings to view, restrict, block, or delete cookies. Consult your browser’s documentation for specific instructions.
(ii) Blocking strictly necessary cookies will impair core Platform functions including checkout and order processing.
(iii) To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits, install the opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
F. REGULATORY BASIS AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS
Our cookie practices are governed by the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Strictly necessary cookies operate on the basis of legitimate interests; all other categories require and rely on your explicit consent. Google Analytics processes data as our data processor under a UK GDPR-compliant agreement; IP addresses are anonymised before transmission. Google LLC, as the operator of Google Analytics, may process data outside the UK/EEA under Standard Contractual Clauses; see policies.google.com/privacy for full details.
G. REVISIONS AND CONTACT
This Policy is reviewed periodically. Updates are published on the Platform with a revised effective date. For questions about our use of cookies, contact info@newswop.org.