cookie policy

 

effective date: January 2024

 

Welcome to Saranti! This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, what data they collect, and your choices regarding their use.

 

1. what are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

 

2. types of cookies we use

• essential cookies:

◦ purpose: these cookies are necessary for the operation of our website; they enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas

◦ example: session ID cookies, authentication cookies

• performance cookies:

◦ purpose: these cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often; this data helps us improve the website’s functionality

◦ example: google analytics cookies

• functionality cookies:

◦ purpose: these cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features

◦ example: preferences cookies, custom layout cookies

• targeting/advertising cookies:

◦ purpose: these cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you; they can also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

◦ example: ad targeting cookies, social media cookies

• third-party cookies:

◦ purpose: our website may also use third-party cookies from services like social media platforms and advertising networks; these cookies are set by external domains and are used to track your behaviour on other websites

◦ example: facebook pixel, instagram cookies

 

3. how we use cookies

we use cookies to:

• operate our website: ensure the website functions properly and securely

• improve user experience: store your preferences and personalise your experience

• analyse website usage: collect data on how visitors use our website to improve performance and functionality

• provide targeted advertising: display relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behaviour

 

4. managing and disabling cookies

• browser settings: you can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings; most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website

• opt-out mechanisms: you can opt-out of targeted advertising cookies by visiting:

Google Ads Settings

Your Online Choices

• cookie consent tool: when you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner; you can manage your preferences or opt out of certain types of cookies through this tool

 

5. cookies used on our website

here is a list of cookies we use, their purpose, and duration: