Cookie policy – SILVALAND

Last updated: 1 September 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for platform functionality
Examples: Login tokens, CSRF protection, session identifiers
Can be disabled? No — disabling breaks the platform
Expires: Session end or 90 days

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
Tool: Google Analytics
Data collected: Page views, session duration, geographic location, device type
Can be disabled? Yes — analytics optional
Expires: 2 years

2.3 Preference Cookies

Purpose: Remember your settings (language, theme, accessibility choices)
Examples: Dark mode toggle, language selection
Can be disabled? Yes — you’ll reset to defaults each visit
Expires: 1 year

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Display relevant ads across the web (if you consent)
Tools: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel (if enabled)
Data collected: Browsing history, interests, demographics
Can be disabled? Yes — requires opt-out
Expires: Varies by tool (typically 1–2 years)

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Payment processing, analytics, security
Providers: PayPal, Stripe, Cloudflare, Google
Can be disabled? Yes — may affect payment processing

3.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

Accept or reject cookies
Delete cookies after each session
Block specific cookie types

How to manage cookies:

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 → Privacy → Clear browsing data

3.2 Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel: Facebook Ads Preferences
Marketing cookies: Use our cookie consent banner on first visit

3.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

If your browser sends a DNT signal, we respect it and limit tracking cookies.

On your first visit, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

Accept all: Enable essential, analytics, preference, and marketing cookies
Reject all: Disable non-essential cookies
Customize: Choose which types to enable

Your choice is stored for 1 year. You can change it anytime via Cookie Settings.

5. Third-Party Cookies

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google may set cookies to track behavior across websites.
Google Analytics Privacy Policy

5.2 Payment Processors

Stripe and PayPal set cookies when you make a deposit.
Stripe Privacy | PayPal Privacy

5.3 Security & CDN

Cloudflare and similar services set cookies for security and performance.
Cloudflare Privacy

6. Data Retention

Cookies are deleted based on their expiration date:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Deleted on their expiration date (typically 1–2 years)
Manual deletion: You can delete cookies anytime in browser settings

7. Privacy & Security

Cookies do not contain sensitive data (passwords, financial information)
Data in cookies is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
We do not share cookie data with unauthorized third parties
Marketing cookies are limited to consented users

8. Updates

This policy may be updated as we change cookie practices. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

Questions about our cookie use?
Email: compliance@silvaland.eu