Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2025
We use various tracking technologies on synapflux-tech.com to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our site. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, understand user behaviour, and provide a more personalised experience. Most modern websites use them to some degree.
These files don't contain personal information like your name or email address by themselves. Instead, they store data like language preferences, session identifiers, or whether you've visited before.
Types of Cookies We Use
1Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to navigate the site or use basic features.
- Session management that keeps you logged into secure areas
- Security tokens that protect against unauthorised access
- Load balancing that distributes traffic across our servers
- Form submission data that prevents duplicate entries
You can't opt out of essential cookies if you want to use our site. They expire when you close your browser or after a set period.
2Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences to create a more customised experience when you return.
- Language and region preferences you've selected
- Display settings like text size or contrast options
- Previous form entries that make future interactions faster
- Content filters that remember what you want to see
Disabling these won't break the site, but you'll need to reset your preferences each visit.
3Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. The data helps us identify what's working and what needs improvement.
- Page views and navigation patterns throughout the site
- Time spent on different pages and sections
- Device types and browser information (anonymised)
- Referral sources that show how you found us
All analytical data is aggregated and anonymous. We can't identify individual users from this information.
4Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing across different sites to build a profile of your interests. They're used to show relevant advertisements.
- Tracking pixels that monitor ad performance
- Retargeting data for showing relevant ads elsewhere
- Conversion tracking that measures campaign effectiveness
- Social media integration for sharing features
You can disable marketing cookies without affecting site functionality. Your browsing won't be tracked for advertising purposes.
How Cookies Enhance Your Experience
Here's what cookies actually do for you when you visit synapflux-tech.com:
- Remember your contact form details so you don't have to retype everything
- Keep you logged into secure areas without constant re-authentication
- Show content relevant to your location and language
- Track which pages interest you most so we can improve them
- Prevent duplicate form submissions that waste your time
- Load pages faster by storing certain elements locally
We don't sell cookie data to third parties. Information collected through cookies is used solely to improve our services and understand user needs better. Any data shared with service providers (like analytics platforms) is governed by strict agreements that protect your privacy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling how cookies work on your device. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu.
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred level of cookie blocking.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Select standard, strict, or custom protection.
Safari
Navigate to Preferences → Privacy. Control cookie behaviour and manage website data.
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Configure blocking levels.
Bear in mind that blocking all cookies will affect how our site works. Essential functions might not operate correctly, and you'll lose personalisation features.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site come from external services we use. These might include:
- Analytics platforms that help us understand site performance
- Content delivery networks that speed up page loading
- Social media plugins for sharing and embedding content
- Advertising networks that display relevant ads
We choose partners carefully and ensure they meet privacy standards. However, we don't control third-party cookies directly. Check their privacy policies for specific details about data handling.
Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies stay on your device for varying lengths of time:
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary data for current visit only |
| Essential Cookies | 1-12 months | Core functionality and security |
| Functional Cookies | 6-24 months | Remember your preferences |
| Analytical Cookies | 12-24 months | Long-term usage patterns |
| Marketing Cookies | 3-12 months | Ad targeting and measurement |
Your Rights and Control
You have complete control over cookie usage on your device. This includes the right to:
- Accept or reject cookies when you first visit our site
- Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Delete existing cookies stored on your device
- Request information about what data we've collected
- Ask us to delete data associated with your visits
Exercising these rights won't affect your ability to browse most of our site. Only certain interactive features might require cookies to function.
Updates to This Policy
We review this policy regularly and update it when we change how we use cookies or introduce new technologies. The "last updated" date at the top shows when the most recent changes were made.
Significant changes will be highlighted on our website for a reasonable period. We recommend checking this page occasionally if you want to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have concerns about how we use cookies or want more information about specific tracking technologies, get in touch with our team.
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