Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 20, 2025
Last Updated: January 20, 2025
1. Introduction
Sivuno ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which sets out additional details on how we use personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Sivuno) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several reasons:
- Essential Operations: To enable core functionality of our Services
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how our Services are used and improve them
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience
- Security: To help detect and prevent fraud and maintain security
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness (with consent)
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure area access, and authentication. The Services cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication and security | 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the Services by identifying which pages are most and least popular and seeing how visitors navigate the site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language selection, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Stores language preference | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Stores dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| timezone | Stores user timezone for correct time display | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Provider | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Remarketing and conversion tracking | Google Privacy Policy |
| B2B targeting and analytics | LinkedIn Privacy Policy |
5. Other Tracking Technologies
5.1 Local Storage
We use Local Storage (HTML5) to store information locally on your device. This is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and doesn't automatically send data to our servers with every request.
5.2 Session Storage
Session Storage is similar to Local Storage but is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use it for temporary storage during your browsing session.
5.3 Web Beacons/Pixels
These are small invisible images embedded in web pages and emails that allow us to count users who have visited those pages or opened an email and gather other similar statistics.
6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
6.1 Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings tool, which allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. Note that strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the operation of our Services.
6.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our Services. To find out more about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
- Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
- Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
- Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
6.4 Mobile Device Controls
Mobile devices typically have settings that allow you to control cookies and advertising preferences:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Services are placed by third parties providing services on our behalf. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern their use of cookies and similar technologies. We encourage you to read their privacy policies to understand how they use your information.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to such signals at this time. We will update this policy if we change our response to DNT signals in the future.
9. Global Privacy Control
We recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where legally required. If you have enabled GPC in a supported browser, we will treat it as a request to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information where applicable under privacy laws.
10. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@sivuno.com
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@sivuno.com
- Website: https://sivuno.com/contact
12. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interests (ensuring our Services function properly)
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Consent
- Functionality Cookies: Consent
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Consent
13. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of their personal information. While we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, some cookie-based advertising activities may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA. You can opt-out of these activities through our Cookie Settings or by enabling Global Privacy Control in your browser.
14. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will delete that information promptly.