Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device on return visits and store your preferences. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and accessing secure areas. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymized data about page visits, user behavior, and website performance to help us improve our services.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience. They remember settings like language preferences and display customizations.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online behavior to display targeted advertisements. They may be set by our advertising partners to show relevant content across different websites.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics - for website analytics and user behavior tracking
- Social Media Platforms - for social sharing and authentication
- Advertising Networks - for targeted advertising campaigns
- Payment Processors - for secure transaction processing
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
4. Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores user cookie consent preference | 12 months | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - user identification | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - session identification | 24 hours | Analytics |
| sessionID | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
| userPreferences | Stores user display preferences | 1 year | Functionality |
| marketingTracker | Tracks marketing campaign performance | 6 months | Marketing |
5. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site permissions
Third-Party Cookie Control
To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: Google Analytics Opt-out
6. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in the "cookieConsent" cookie for 12 months. You can change your preferences anytime by updating your browser settings.
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, while disabling analytics or marketing cookies will simply prevent us from tracking your behavior.
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting the new policy on our website.
9. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy, contact:
Privacy Officer
Synetix LinkRa
Email: privacy@synetixlinkra.com
Address: 8F, 123 Financial District, Taipei 100, Taiwan