Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Chisinau International Preschool – CHIPS uses cookies and similar technologies on chips.md.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow a website to remember certain information about your visit, recognize your device and provide specific functionality.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser;
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a specified period;
• First-party cookies – placed directly by chips.md;
• Third-party cookies – placed by external service providers.

2. Why We Use Cookies

CHIPS may use cookies to:

• make the website function properly;
• remember preferences;
• improve website performance;
• maintain website security;
• analyze website traffic;
• understand how visitors use our website;
• improve our online services;
• support third-party functionality.

3. Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies are required for the basic operation of the website. They may be used for:

• website navigation;
• security;
• form functionality;
• maintaining user preferences;
• technical operation of the website;
• cookie consent management.

These cookies cannot normally be disabled where they are technically necessary for the website to function.

4. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices and provide enhanced functionality. They may be used to remember:

• language preferences;
• display preferences;
• certain website settings;
• previously selected options.

5. Statistical Cookies

Statistical cookies help CHIPS understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as:

• number of visitors;
• pages viewed;
• time spent on pages;
• traffic sources;
• device type;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• interactions with the website.

This information helps us improve the website and make it easier to navigate.

6. Google Analytics

CHIPS may use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and understand how visitors interact with the website. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect technical and usage information. This may include information about:

• the pages you visit;
• how you arrived at the website;
• your device;
• your browser;
• approximate location;
• interactions with the website.

CHIPS’ existing privacy information identifies Google Analytics as an analytics service used to understand website usage.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some website functions may be provided by third-party services. These services may place their own cookies on your device. Third-party cookies may be associated with:

• analytics;
• embedded content;
• social media;
• security;
• external services.

CHIPS does not control the cookies placed by third-party providers.

8. Managing Cookies

Depending on the cookie consent tool available on the website, visitors may be able to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• select specific cookie categories;
• change their preferences later.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• receive warnings before cookies are stored.

9. Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain functions of the website may not work correctly. For example, disabling certain cookies may affect:

• website preferences;
• forms;
• interactive functions;
• analytics;
• certain third-party content.

Necessary cookies may still be used where they are required for the website to function.

10. Personal Information and Cookies

Some cookies may collect information that can be associated with an individual or device. Where cookie information constitutes personal information, it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation.

11. How Long Cookies Are Stored

The retention period depends on the type of cookie. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain on your device for a specified period.

The duration may also depend on the third-party provider responsible for the cookie.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

CHIPS may update this Cookie Policy when necessary to reflect:

• changes to our website;
• new technologies;
• changes in the cookies we use;
• changes in third-party services;
• changes in applicable legislation.

The latest update date will always be shown at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Chisinau International Preschool – CHIPS
18 Anton Crihan Street
MD-2009, Chisinau
Republic of Moldova
Phone: +373 68 2222 42 / +373 68 5555 92
Email: info@chips.md
CHIPS official website