What Cookies Actually Are

Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you browse websites. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you between visits. Some cookies stick around for years, while others disappear the moment you close your browser.

Beyond traditional cookies, we also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These all serve similar purposes but work in slightly different ways under the hood.

The Different Types We Use

First-Party vs. Third-Party

First-party cookies come directly from silheutteo.it.com and only we can read them. Third-party cookies get set by external services we use, like analytics platforms or advertising networks. These external services have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your data.

What We Actually Collect

The information gathered through these technologies varies depending on the type, but generally includes:

• Your IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system details
• Pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
• Links you click and forms you interact with
• Referring website that sent you to us
• Device identifiers and screen resolution
• Date and time of your visit

This data helps us understand visitor behavior patterns. For instance, if we notice people consistently abandoning a particular contact form, we know something needs fixing there.

How Long We Keep This Information

Different types of data have different retention periods based on their purpose:

Data Type	Retention Period	Reason
Essential Session Data	Browser session only	Cleared when you close your browser
Analytics Information	26 months	Industry standard for meaningful trend analysis
Preference Settings	12 months	Remembers your choices for future visits
Marketing Data	13 months	Tracks campaign effectiveness over annual cycles

Third-Party Services We Work With

We partner with several external services that set their own cookies when you visit our site. The main ones include:

Google Analytics

This tracks how visitors use our website so we can identify popular content and problem areas. Google's privacy policy governs how they handle this data, and they provide their own opt-out tools if you prefer.

Social Media Platforms

If we embed content from platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn, those companies may track your interaction with that content. This happens even if you don't click on anything.

Advertising Networks

When we run digital advertising campaigns, the ad platforms place cookies to track whether their ads led to website visits. This helps us measure which campaigns actually work.

Each of these services has independent privacy policies that explain their data practices in more detail. We don't control what they do with your information once they collect it.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You've got several options for controlling how cookies work on your device:

Browser Settings

Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies through its settings menu. The exact steps vary by browser, but you can typically find these options under Privacy or Security settings. Be aware that blocking all cookies will break some website functionality.

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Organizations like the Digital Advertising Alliance and Network Advertising Initiative offer opt-out tools for advertising cookies across multiple websites. These create their own opt-out cookies, so don't clear those accidentally.

Our Rejection Tool

The button at the top of this page provides a quick way to opt out of non-essential tracking specifically on silheutteo.it.com. Your choice gets stored locally and respected on future visits.

Mobile Device Settings

Smartphones have their own advertising identifiers that work similarly to cookies. iOS calls theirs "Identifier for Advertisers" and Android uses "Advertising ID." Both can be reset or limited through your device's privacy settings.

Updates to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally as our data practices evolve or new regulations come into effect. When we make significant changes, we'll update the date at the top and may notify you through a banner on the website.

The latest version always lives at this URL, so you can check back whenever you want to see if anything has changed. We archive previous versions internally for record-keeping purposes.