1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
SIDEC Consulting uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: To enable core functionality of our website, such as security, network management, and accessibility
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously
- Functional Cookies: To remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features
- Marketing Cookies: To deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests (if applicable)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users |
| _ga_* | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users |
| cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| theme | Functional | 1 year | Remembers your preferred color theme (light/dark) |
4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our website directly. We use these cookies to remember your preferences and to understand how you use our site.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on your device:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics
If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This includes:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Staying logged in (for admin users)
- Some interactive features may not work correctly
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals, so our website does not currently respond to these signals.
8. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Used to store data locally on your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also called "pixel tags") used in conjunction with cookies to understand how visitors interact with our content
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:
- Privacy Policy - For information on how we collect and use your personal data
- Terms of Service - For the terms governing your use of our website
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
SIDEC Consulting
Email: privacy@sidecconsulting.com