Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SighfCepha ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (sighfcepha.com). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services used on our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website and improve our services:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

• Session management: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
• Form data: Remember information you enter in forms
• Cookie preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Usage statistics: Track pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
• Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and areas for improvement
• Content effectiveness: Measure which content is most engaging
• Device information: Understand what devices and browsers are used

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and marketing messages that are more relevant to you and your interests.

• Targeted advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Frequency capping: Limit how often you see the same advertisement
• Campaign effectiveness: Measure the success of marketing campaigns
• Social media integration: Enable sharing on social media platforms

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
sighfcepha_session	Essential	Maintains your session state	Session
cookie_consent	Essential	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
form_data	Functional	Saves form progress	30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website. These services include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

Data collected: Pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, traffic sources, device information

Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media plugins (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) that may set cookies when you interact with them.

Purpose: Enable social sharing and show social media content

Control: Managed by the respective social media platforms

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7. Opt-Out Options

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Using our cookie consent manager to disable analytics cookies

7.2 Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:

• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

8.1 Essential Cookies

Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from:

• Submitting forms (including the subscription form)
• Accessing secure areas of the website
• Maintaining your session state
• Remembering your preferences

8.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
• Limit our ability to improve user experience
• Reduce the accuracy of our website statistics

8.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

• Result in less relevant advertisements
• Prevent personalized marketing communications
• Limit social media integration features

9. Mobile Device Cookies

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device settings:

• iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
• Android Chrome: Chrome Menu > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies
• Mobile Apps: Adjust privacy settings within the app

10. Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until their expiration date or manual deletion
• Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 26 months
• Marketing cookies: Vary by provider, usually 30 days to 2 years

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data to countries outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you of significant changes through our website or email
• Provide an opportunity to review and adjust your cookie preferences

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

14. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• All About Cookies
• Cookiepedia