Understanding Cookie Usage at Sichrad
Sichrad ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website located at sichrad.com. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights to control their usage.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our cookie practices, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our services. Our commitment is to transparent data handling while providing premium service quality.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, analyzing site performance, and delivering personalized content. At Sichrad, we utilize cookies to ensure our premium platform operates efficiently and securely.
Cookies typically contain a unique identifier that allows our servers to recognize your device on subsequent visits. They do not contain personal information like your name, address, or payment details unless you explicitly provide that information through our secure forms. Our cookie infrastructure supports the 15th anniversary platform architecture, ensuring seamless navigation and functionality across all pages.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the service you have requested. Examples include session cookies that maintain your login status and load-balancing cookies that route traffic efficiently.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For instance, remembering your language preferences or region settings for future visits. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching videos or interacting with social media plugins.
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable advertising delivery that is more relevant to your interests. They remember that you visited our website and may share this information with third-party advertisers. We limit the use of these cookies to ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining service quality at Sichrad.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device through our website. These partners help us analyze traffic patterns, provide customer support tools, and deliver multimedia content. All third-party cookies are subject to strict data processing agreements that ensure your information remains secure.
Examples include analytics platforms that measure site performance and video hosting services that embed content on our pages. We do not control the data collection practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies. Our premium service infrastructure integrates only with providers who meet our stringent security standards.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over cookie usage through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies, block third-party cookies, or set preferences for specific websites. However, disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our premium platform and limit access to certain features.
How to Adjust Browser Settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
You can also use our dedicated privacy settings page to manage preferences directly. For questions about our cookie policy or data handling practices, please contact our privacy team at info@sichrad.com or call us at +353 87 8534827 during business hours (Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00).
Data Retention Period
Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose. Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain for a predetermined duration. We regularly review and update our retention practices to comply with applicable regulations including GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.
Analytics cookies are typically retained for 26 months to allow trend analysis while maintaining user privacy. Essential cookies may be retained for the duration of your session only. You can delete stored cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will reset certain preferences but will not affect your account or subscription status.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Our data protection team is available to address any concerns regarding cookie usage or data privacy at Sichrad. We are committed to transparent communication and will respond to all inquiries within two business days.
Company: Sichrad
Address: Baggot Street 865, Waterford, Ireland
Email: info@sichrad.com
Phone: +353 87 8534827
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00