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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Sievepurificatio (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit sievepurificatio.world. It describes what these technologies do, the categories we use, how long they may last, who sets them, and how you can manage choices.
2. What are cookies & similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server. They commonly store a pseudonymous identifier, session token, preference, or timestamp. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by another domain, such as an embedded video or analytics provider).
Similar technologies include local storage and session storage objects, pixel tags (invisible GIFs), scripts that read device characteristics, and server-side logs. This Policy refers to them collectively as “cookies” where the distinction is not important for your choices.
3. Why we use cookies
- To deliver core site features and security (for example remembering that you passed a bot check or that your connection is encrypted end-to-end).
- To store the decision you made in our cookie banner so we do not repeatedly interrupt reading.
- To understand, in aggregated form, how many visitors read different educational fitness topics when you consent to analytics.
- To test design improvements through multivariate experiments only when permitted by your preferences and our agreements with vendors.
- To support marketing measurement or remarketing pixels only when you explicitly opt into marketing cookies or sign-ups that reference such use.
4. Categories of cookies
- Strictly necessary — required to operate the site, honour your security preferences, enable network management, or comply with your explicit cookie choice. These are usually exempt from consent under ePrivacy-style rules because the service cannot function otherwise.
- Functional — remember non-essential convenience settings (for example collapsed sections, preferred text size where available, or dismissal of informational modals).
- Analytics & performance — help us measure page load speed, broken links, scroll depth distributions, or repeat readership without identifying you by name unless you separately authenticate.
- Marketing & social — may associate your browser with advertising or social networks, attribute campaign performance, or enable remarketing lists. Disabled by default unless you opt in.
5. Concrete examples we may use
The exact names rotate as we update software; representative examples include:
- Consent storage: a first-party cookie or localStorage key recording whether you accepted, rejected, or customised cookie categories.
- Session routing: a short-lived cookie helping our host distribute traffic evenly across servers.
- Authentication tokens: if we introduce optional accounts, cookies proving login state — always flagged Strictly necessary / Functional depending on implementation.
- Analytics IDs: pseudonymous identifiers created by analytics suites — deployed only after consent.
- CDN & font caches: third-party providers may use cookies or headers to optimise asset delivery.
We load icon fonts or scripts from reputable CDNs (for example Remix Icon). Those networks may receive technical data such as IP address and User-Agent string even without analytics consent. Where feasible we self-host assets or configure privacy-forward modes.
6. How long cookies last
- Session cookies expire when you close the browser tab or session.
- Persistent cookies remain for a provider-defined lifetime — commonly between 30 minutes and 13 months — unless you delete them manually.
- Consent records may persist up to 12 months before we ask again, aligning with regulatory guidance on refreshing consent.
7. First-party vs third-party
First-party cookies are set by sievepurificatio.world and are primarily used for consent memory, session stability, or authenticated sessions.
Third-party cookies belong to external domains embedded on our pages — commonly analytics or advertising networks. Third-party cookies are increasingly restricted by browsers; where they disappear, vendors may rely on first-party proxies or aggregated cohort APIs.
8. Consent & changing your mind
Where EU/UK or similar laws require consent for non-essential cookies, our banner lets you Accept All, Reject non-essential, or open granular toggles. You may revisit preferences by clearing site data or contacting us for guidance.
Rejecting analytics or marketing cookies does not revoke lawful processing performed beforehand; it stops future reads/writes except strictly necessary cookies.
9. Browser & device controls
You can manage cookies through browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
- Mobile OS: system privacy dashboards often expose tracking controls independent from browser menus.
Blocking all cookies may prevent consent banners from remembering your decision or break embedded interactive demos.
10. Global Privacy Control & Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control signals. Where recognised as legally binding opt-out mechanisms in your jurisdiction, we treat them consistently with applicable regulations — typically by disabling discretionary marketing cookies automatically.
11. Interest-based advertising
If we ever participate in cross-site advertising networks, we will only fire advertising tags after explicit marketing consent and provide links to industry opt-outs (such as Digital Advertising Alliance resources where relevant). Educational fitness articles themselves remain editorial content independent from paid placements unless labelled “Advertisement” or “Sponsored”.
12. Local storage & scripts
Beyond cookies, we may store minimal keys in localStorage/sessionStorage — for example caching routine checklist UI state purely on-device. Such storage does not leave your browser unless paired with network requests you initiate.
13. Children
We do not knowingly use behavioural advertising cookies aimed at children under 16. Parents who notice inadvertent collection should contact us so we can investigate.
14. Updates
When we introduce materially different cookies or partners, we will update this Policy’s date and — where appropriate — prompt you to renew consent.
15. Contact
Questions about cookies should go through our contact channels. For broader privacy requests (access, deletion), refer to the rights section of our Privacy Policy.