KAST Cookie Policy

1. What Cookies and Browser Storage Are

Cookies are small files that a website can ask a browser to remember. Browser storage, such as local storage, can also remember limited website information on the visitor's device. These tools can help remember preferences or make a website work more smoothly.

2. Current Use on the Public Website

The public KAST website currently uses optional browser storage and, when configured with a valid Google Analytics 4 Measurement ID, GA4 analytics for limited purposes:

• To remember that a visitor selected "Allow" for cookie and browser-storage use.
• To save preview enquiry submissions in the visitor's browser when storage has been allowed, if that preview feature is used.
• To understand basic website usage through GA4, such as page views, traffic sources, browser or device information, and approximate location signals.

The current public website does not set advertising cookies or behavioural marketing cookies. Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, advertising pixels, and custom conversion-event tracking are not installed in the current launch scope.

3. Allow or Decline

When a visitor enters the public website, KAST asks whether to allow optional cookies. If the visitor selects "Allow", the website may save the consent choice, may save optional preview enquiry details in that browser, and may load GA4 if a valid Measurement ID has been configured.

If the visitor selects "Decline", the website clears KAST-owned optional browser storage, attempts to clear KAST-owned GA cookies that may already exist in that browser, and does not load GA4. Because KAST does not save a persistent decline marker, the visitor may see the prompt again after refreshing or visiting another page.

4. Essential Website Operation

Some basic technical processing may happen simply to deliver the page, such as the browser requesting files from the server. KAST will not use optional browser storage for preferences, preview submissions, analytics, or marketing unless the visitor allows it.

5. If Analytics or Marketing Tools Are Added

KAST is starting with GA4 only. If KAST later adds Google Tag Manager, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, advertising, retargeting, chat, embedded media, custom conversion events, or other tracking tools, this policy should be updated before or at the same time to explain what is collected, who receives it, why it is used, and how visitors can manage their choices.

6. Managing Cookies

Visitors can also block or delete cookies and browser storage through their browser settings. Deleting browser storage may remove a saved "Allow" choice and any preview enquiry submissions saved in that browser.

7. Related Policies

Personal information is covered in the Privacy Policy. Website use is covered in the Terms of Service.

8. Updates and Contact

KAST may update this policy if the website, cookies, browser storage, analytics, marketing tools, or legal requirements change. Cookie questions should be sent through the official KAST contact channel or enquiry form.