Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to use the site and providing a better browsing experience.
Cookies typically contain a unique identifier, the name of the website that created them, and an expiration date. They do not contain personal information unless you have provided it to the website.
How Silvain Uses Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how you interact with our services, and provide personalized content where appropriate. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand which pages and features are most popular
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Provide relevant content and recommendations
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, authentication, security features, cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics (page views, session duration, bounce rates, user flow).
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads conversion tracking, retargeting pixels.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings, location preferences, or previous selections, to provide a more personalized experience.
Examples: Language preferences, currency settings, display preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use. These may include:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and visitor behavior
- Google Ads: Tracks conversion and effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Facebook Pixel: Allows us to measure and optimize our Facebook advertising
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use information. We recommend reviewing their policies for more details.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Typical durations:
- Analytics cookies: 24 months
- Marketing cookies: 12 months
- Preference cookies: 12 months
- Consent cookies: 12 months
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can control which cookies you accept using the toggles below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Changes take effect immediately.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
1. Click the menu icon (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings or click "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", click "Manage Data" to view and delete cookies
Safari
1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the top menu → "Preferences"
2. Click the "Privacy" tab
3. Adjust "Block all cookies" or click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Cookies and site permissions" → "Cookies and site data"
3. Choose your preferred settings or click "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain features.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Request deletion of cookies (subject to essential cookies requirement)
- Object to the use of cookies for marketing purposes
To exercise these rights or for questions about our cookie practices, contact us at [email protected].
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following:
- Certain website features may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information during your visit
- Personalized content and recommendations will not be available
- Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: