1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help a website remember limited information, such as whether a page loaded correctly, which preferences were selected, or how visitors move through the site in an aggregated way.
2. How Sotiref uses cookies
Sotiref uses cookies only where they support a practical website function, improve reliability, or help us understand broad reading patterns. We do not use cookies to collect health records, payment information, or sensitive personal details.
| Cookie category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Support basic page loading, security, form protection, and site navigation. | Session or short-term |
| Preference cookies | Remember simple choices such as display or browser-related preferences where available. | Until changed, cleared, or expired |
| Measurement cookies | Help us review aggregated page visits, popular topics, and technical performance. | Limited period set by the tool |
3. Essential cookies
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to work properly. These can support security, load balancing, spam reduction, and normal navigation. Because they are required for core functionality, they may be active even if optional cookies are disabled.
4. Analytics and measurement
If analytics tools are used, they help us understand which pages are useful, how long pages take to load, and whether visitors experience technical issues. We use this information in an aggregated way to improve content structure and readability.
5. Third-party services
Some website functions may rely on service providers, such as hosting, security, analytics, or email delivery providers. These services may set their own cookies or similar technologies according to their policies. We aim to use providers that support reasonable security and privacy practices.
6. Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notice before a cookie is stored. Blocking some cookies may affect how certain parts of the website work, especially forms or security features.
7. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy if our website tools, hosting setup, or measurement practices change. The latest version will always be published on this page with a revised update date.
8. Contact
Questions about this Cookies Policy can be sent through the contact page. For broader information about personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.