Cookies Policy

Last updated: 16th July, 2025

Applies To: https://www.sphaera.tech

Sphaera Technologies ("Sphaera", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Cookies are either:

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you're visiting (us)
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into four types:

A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, some parts of the site won't work.

Example Purpose
__cf_bm Cloudflare bot detection & performance
session_id Maintain user session across pages

These cookies do not require consent.

B) Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how users interact with our site (pages viewed, bounce rates, etc.) so we can improve it.

Example Purpose
_ga, _gid Google Analytics user tracking
_gat Throttle analytics requests

These cookies are optional and require your consent.

C) Functional Cookies

Enable features like remembering language preference, cookie consent, or form autofill.

Example Purpose
lang_pref Saves your preferred language
consent_status Remembers your cookie settings

These cookies are optional but enhance usability.

D) Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

Used to deliver ads or integrate with third-party platforms like LinkedIn or YouTube.

Example Purpose
_fbp, fr Facebook pixel tracking
li_gc LinkedIn conversion tracking
YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YouTube video engagement

These cookies are disabled by default unless you explicitly accept them.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure secure website operation
  • Understand how users navigate our content
  • Optimize performance and load times
  • Remember your settings between visits
  • Offer integrated services (e.g., embedded videos, social shares)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or sell your data.

4. Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize cookie settings by category

We use a cookie management platform to record your preferences (e.g., CookieYes, OneTrust, or native implementation).

Your preferences are stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control or disable cookies at any time by:

A) Using Our Cookie Settings Tool

Click on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our site.

B) Via Your Browser Settings

Each browser allows cookie control:

  • Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Settings > Privacy
  • Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect some features or functionality.

6. Third-Party Services We Use

Some cookies come from third-party platforms we integrate with. These platforms have their own cookie and privacy policies:

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. When we do, the "Last Updated" date at the top will be changed.

Material updates may also be announced via a banner or notification on the website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie use or want to make a data-related request:

Email: privacy@sphaera.tech

Website: https://www.sphaera.tech