Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 5th, 2025

Stark Pharma is committed to respecting your privacy and providing a clear understanding of how and why we use cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using the Stark Pharma website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you disable them via your browser settings as explained below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies serve various functions, such as enabling website functionality, improving user experience by remembering your preferences, and providing information to the site owners about how the site is used.

  • First-party cookiesare cookies set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Stark Pharma’s site). Only our website can read these cookies.
  • Third-party cookiesare cookies set by external services or providers (for example, analytics or social media platforms) when you visit a website. Stark Pharma does not use any third-party tracking or advertising cookies on its informational website. This means the cookies that might be set when you visit our site are primarily limited to Stark Pharma’s own purposes and not for third-party marketing.

2. How We Use Cookies

Stark Pharma uses cookies only for basic, necessary purposes to ensure that our website functions correctly and provides you with a smooth experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track your browsing habits across other sites. Specifically, the types of cookies we use on our site include:

  • Essential Cookies:These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set only in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in (if applicable), or filling in forms. Essential cookies ensure features like page navigation, access to secure areas of the Site (for instance, if our site has a login for stakeholder portals or similar), and overall usability. Without these cookies, certain services or functionalities requested may not be available.
  • Functional Cookies:These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region selection, or other preferences) to provide enhanced, more personal features. For example, we might use a cookie to remember if you have seen and acknowledged the cookie consent banner, so it does not repeatedly appear on subsequent visits. Functional cookies may also help in providing a better user experience by remembering some of your preferences. These cookies are first-party cookies and the data collected by them is anonymized (it does not collect personally identifiable information).

Importantly, we do not use analytics cookies or advertising cookies on the Stark Pharma website at this time. We do not use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior for marketing purposes, nor do we allow third parties to set cookies on our Site to track you. Our focus is on ensuring the website works efficiently and securely for all users. If in the future we decide to use any cookies beyond essential or functional ones (for example, to gather anonymous analytics on how our site is used), we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and, if required by law, seek your consent.

3. What Cookies Do We Set?

While we do not use third-party or tracking cookies, the Site may set a few first-party cookies to support the functionality described above. For transparency, here are examples of cookies that may be set by Stark Pharma’s website and their purpose:

  • Session Cookie (e.g.,PHPSESSID or similar): Purpose: Maintains your session on the website (for example, keeping you logged in while you navigate between pages, or remembering items in a user input form if applicable). Type: Session cookie (expires when you close your browser). Third-Party: No, first-party only.
  • Cookie Consent Cookie (e.g.,cookieConsent): Purpose: Remembers if you have already acknowledged our cookie banner or policy, so we don’t show you the notice repeatedly. Type: Persistent cookie (maybe stored for a set duration, e.g., one year). Third-Party: No, first-party only.
  • Site Preference Cookie:Purpose: Saves certain site preferences (such as language selection or font size if our site offers those options) to enhance usability on future visits. Type: Could be persistent (lasts for a defined period) or session depending on what it is remembering. Third-Party: 

These examples are indicative; the actual cookie names and details might vary. However, Stark Pharma ensures that any cookies in use fall under the categories of essential or functional cookies as described.

4. Managing and Controlling Cookies

4.1 Your Consent: When you first visit our Site, you may see a notification (banner) about our use of cookies. By continuing to use our Site, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described in this policy. However, we understand that you may want to manage cookies, and you have the right to do so.

4.2 Browser Settings: Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that disabling all cookies (including essential cookies) via your browser settings might impact the functionality of our Site. For example, if you block essential cookies, parts of the website might not work properly (such as remaining logged in, if applicable, or retaining your preferences).

  • How to Disable Cookies:The method for disabling or deleting cookies varies by browser. You should check your browser’s Help or Settings menu for specific instructions. Here are general guidelines for popular browsers:
    • Google Chrome:Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can block or clear cookies.
    • Mozilla Firefox:Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can manage permissions or remove stored cookies and data.
    • Safari (Apple):Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies or manage cookie data.
    • Microsoft Edge:Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions. Adjust cookie preferences under Manage and delete cookies and site data.
    • Internet Explorer:(Older versions, if still in use) Go to Internet Options > Privacy. Adjust the slider to block or allow different categories of cookies.

If you use multiple devices or browsers to access the Site, you will need to adjust the settings on each browser and device to suit your cookie preferences.

4.3 Cookie Consent Tool: (If applicable) If Stark Pharma’s website provides a cookie consent management tool or pop-up (for example, allowing you to toggle categories of cookies on or off), you can use that tool to customize your preferences at any time. Since our site currently only uses essential cookies, such tools may not be present, or may simply inform you of cookie use without offering category choices (because we don’t use non-essential cookies that can be toggled).

4.4 Consequences of Disabling Cookies: If you choose to disable or delete cookies, please note that some features of our Site may not function as intended. For instance, the website might not remember your preferences or login information (if applicable), and you may see the cookie notice repeatedly. However, all critical informational content on the Site will remain accessible even if cookies are disabled.

5. Do Not Track Signals

“Do Not Track” (DNT) is a preference that you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. Given that Stark Pharma does not use tracking cookies or third-party ads, our site’s behavior will not change based on receiving a DNT signal — we already limit cookie use to essential purposes only. However, please be aware that there is no consistent industry standard for how DNT signals are handled, and at this time, we do not respond differently to a DNT browser setting. We continue to monitor developments around DNT standards and may update our approach if standards evolve.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Stark Pharma may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example, to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the Effective Date at the top. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice or seek your consent where required by law. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and how we are protecting your information.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us. You can reach out via the contact information provided on our website (such as a contact form or email address). We will be happy to assist with any queries you might have about managing cookies or understanding the information we collect.

By using the Stark Pharma Site without disabling cookies in your browser settings, you indicate your consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookie Policy.