Cookie Policy

Socionet - Last updated: June 3, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Socionet ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at socionet.org. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or refrain from using our website.

This Policy Covers:

Cookie Types

Essential, analytics, functional, and marketing cookies

Your Controls

How to manage and control cookie preferences

Your Rights

Privacy rights and data protection measures

2. What Are Cookies

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

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Socionet) are called "first-party cookies."

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookie Types

  • Essential cookies for basic functionality
  • Analytics cookies for usage tracking

Optional Cookie Types

  • Functional cookies for enhanced features
  • Marketing cookies for advertising

You can control which types of cookies you accept through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.

4. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

Core Functions

These cookies cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as:

  • Setting your privacy preferences
  • Logging in or filling in forms
  • Remembering your shopping cart contents
  • Enabling secure areas of the website
  • Maintaining your session while browsing

Without these cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be provided, and we only use these cookies to provide you with those services.

5. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how our website is being used by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Analytics Data

We use services like Google Analytics to track:

  • Page views and unique visitors
  • User sessions and session duration
  • Bounce rates and exit pages
  • Traffic sources and referral information
  • Device and browser information
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

This information helps us improve our website and user experience. All analytics data is collected in a way that does not directly identify you.

6. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Enhanced Features

These cookies remember choices you make and provide improved, more personal features:

  • Your username and login status
  • Language and region preferences
  • Font size and accessibility settings
  • Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
  • Previously entered form data
  • Customized content recommendations

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

7. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

Advertising Functions

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to:

  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Show you relevant ads on other websites
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
  • Remember that you have visited our website

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising but may still see generic ads.

8. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed by domains other than the one you are visiting directly. These are commonly used for online advertising purposes and are placed on a website through the addition of third-party tags or code.

Analytics Providers

  • Google Analytics
  • Adobe Analytics

Advertising Partners

  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Pixel
  • LinkedIn Insight

Each of these third parties has their own privacy policy and cookie policy. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your information.

9. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that explains our use of cookies and asks for your consent.

Consent Options

Accept All: Consent to all cookie types

Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies

Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

Learn More: Read this detailed policy

Your consent choices are stored in a cookie so that we remember your preferences for future visits. You can change your consent at any time by visiting our cookie preference center or clearing your browser cookies.

10. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.

Browser Settings

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Opt-Out Options

  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
  • Google Ad Settings

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out pages like the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

11. Data Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Cookie Lifespans

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them

Retention Periods

The retention period for each cookie depends on its purpose and is typically between 1 day and 2 years:

  • Essential cookies: Session to 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 1 day to 2 years
  • Functional cookies: 30 days to 1 year
  • Marketing cookies: 30 days to 2 years

12. Policy Updates

Modifications

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Notice of Changes

We will post the updated Cookie Policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by:

  • Prominently posting a notice on our website
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)
  • Displaying a notification banner when you next visit our website

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us:

Mailing Address

  • Socionet Privacy Team
    123 Main Street, Suite 456
    Anytown, USA 12345

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 5-10 business days.

Cookie Policy Agreement

By using Socionet, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Last Updated: June 3, 2025

© 2025 Socionet. All rights reserved. This Cookie Policy was last updated on June 3, 2025.