Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on sorynthavalexi.org to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. They're basically the website's way of remembering you and your preferences. Most sites use them - they help with everything from keeping you logged in to remembering items in your shopping cart.
We use both first-party cookies (set by sorynthavalexi.org directly) and third-party cookies (set by external services we work with). Some cookies disappear when you close your browser, while others stick around to remember you next time.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary. They vanish as soon as you close your browser. Think of them as short-term memory - they help us keep track of what you're doing during a single visit.
Persistent cookies hang around longer, sometimes for months or even years. These are the ones that remember your login details or language preferences between visits.
How We Use Cookies on sorynthavalexi
Not all cookies do the same job. Here's how we categorize the ones we use and what each type actually does for you:
Essential Cookies
These are non-negotiable. They make the site work properly - handling security, keeping your session active, and ensuring you can actually navigate between pages without issues.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices. Your preferred language, font size adjustments, region settings - anything that personalizes your experience based on decisions you've made.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to figure out how people use the site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do visitors spend their time? This data helps us improve the experience for everyone.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show you relevant content and ads. They help us understand which of our marketing efforts actually work and prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here's the actual breakdown of what gets stored when you visit sorynthavalexi.org. We believe in being transparent about this stuff:
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Duration
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session_id
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Maintains your active session and keeps you logged in
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Session only
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user_prefs
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Stores your site preferences and settings
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12 months
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analytics_token
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Tracks site usage patterns and visitor behavior
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24 months
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consent_status
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Records your cookie consent choices
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12 months
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marketing_id
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Enables personalized content delivery
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18 months
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You're in control. Every modern browser lets you manage or block cookies. Keep in mind that disabling essential cookies might break some site functionality.
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Third-Party Services and Tracking
We work with external services that place their own cookies on your device. These include analytics platforms, advertising networks, and content delivery systems. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they collect and use data.
Major third-party services we use: Google Analytics for site statistics, social media platforms for content sharing, and marketing tools for campaign tracking. Each operates under its own data collection practices.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or similar organizations in your region. Most advertising networks also offer their own opt-out mechanisms.
Data Retention and Your Rights
We don't keep cookie data forever. Different types have different lifespans based on their purpose:
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Essential Cookies
Deleted immediately when you close your browser or log out. These exist only to facilitate your current session.
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Preference Cookies
Typically retained for 12 months to remember your settings. You can clear these anytime through your browser.
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Analytics Data
Stored for up to 24 months to identify long-term trends. This data is anonymized and aggregated for reporting.
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Marketing Cookies
Maintained for 18 months maximum. You can opt out of marketing cookies without affecting site functionality.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, and so do our practices. We review this policy regularly and update it when needed. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through a banner on the site or via email if you're a registered user.
The date at the top of this page shows when we last updated the policy. Checking back occasionally is a good idea if you want to stay informed about how we handle cookies and tracking.
