Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
At solytheron, we believe in being straightforward about how we collect and use data related to your visits to solytheron.com. This policy explains what tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Look, we're not going to pretend this is exciting reading. But if you want to understand what happens when you visit our site, this is where you'll find the details. We've tried to keep it readable.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you – like your preferences or whether you're logged in.
They're not programs. They can't carry viruses. They just sit there storing bits of information that make your browsing experience smoother. Some stick around for years, others disappear the moment you close your browser.
We use cookies because, honestly, modern websites would be pretty frustrating without them. You'd have to log in every single time you clicked to a new page. Your shopping cart would empty itself. Your preferences would vanish. It's not ideal.
The Types We Use
Not all cookies do the same job. We use different types for different purposes, and it helps to understand what each one does.
Essential Cookies
These keep the site working. Without them, you couldn't log in, use secure areas, or complete basic actions. We don't ask permission for these because the site literally wouldn't function without them.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices – language preferences, region settings, or customization options. They make your experience more personal without tracking your behaviour across the web.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how people use solytheron.com. Which pages get visited most? Where do people get stuck? This data helps us improve the site, but it's anonymous. We're looking at patterns, not individuals.
Marketing Cookies
These track your visits across websites to build a profile of your interests. We use them to show you relevant content and measure how effective our campaigns are. You can opt out of these if you prefer.
How We Actually Use This Information
Let's be specific about what happens with the data we collect through these technologies.
Improving Your Experience
When you set preferences on our site – maybe you prefer certain views or layouts – we store that information so you don't have to set it again next time. It's about convenience.
Understanding Site Performance
We track things like page load times and error messages. If something's broken, we want to know about it. If a page is loading slowly for everyone in Queensland, that's information we can act on.
Security Purposes
Some cookies help us spot suspicious activity – like someone trying to access accounts they shouldn't. They're part of our security infrastructure and help protect your information.
Service Improvement
By analyzing how people navigate solytheron.com, we identify what works well and what doesn't. Maybe everyone's getting lost trying to find our contact information. That tells us we need to reorganize our navigation.
Taking Control of Your Cookies
You're not stuck with our cookie settings. Every major browser gives you tools to manage them, and we respect whatever choices you make.
Here's the thing though: if you block all cookies, parts of solytheron.com might not work properly. You might not be able to log in, or your preferences won't save. It's a trade-off between privacy and functionality.
Most browsers let you:
- See which cookies are stored and delete specific ones
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones
- Set cookies to automatically delete when you close your browser
- Block all cookies entirely (though we don't recommend this)
The exact steps depend on which browser you're using. Search for "manage cookies" plus your browser name and you'll find current instructions.
How Long We Keep Cookie Data
Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around for a set period – anywhere from a few days to a couple of years, depending on their purpose.
Analytical data gets aggregated and anonymized pretty quickly. We're interested in trends, not individual browsing sessions. Marketing cookies typically last between 30 and 90 days.
You can clear cookies from your browser anytime you want. That resets everything from our end.
Third-Party Technologies
We work with service providers who help us run and improve solytheron.com. Some of these partners use their own cookies and tracking technologies.
For example, we use analytics services to understand site usage. Those services place their own cookies. We choose partners carefully and make sure they meet our privacy standards, but their cookies are governed by their own policies, not ours.
If you want to know more about how specific third parties handle data, you'll need to check their privacy policies directly.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Privacy regulations evolve. We might add new features to solytheron.com that require different tracking approaches. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and notify you appropriately.
We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're concerned about privacy. We're not going to email you every time we make a minor clarification, but major changes will be communicated clearly.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have specific concerns about how we use cookies on solytheron.com, we're happy to discuss it.
- Address: 26 Dudgeon Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4228, Australia
- Phone: +61299696997
- Email: info@solytheron.com