Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 20, 2025
🍪 About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Types of Storage Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration time
- Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track user behavior
- Device Fingerprinting: Techniques to identify unique devices
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Operations
Enable core website functionality and security
Performance & Analytics
Understand how visitors use our website
Functionality & Personalization
Remember your preferences and settings
Advertising & Marketing
Deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| scalista_consent | Scalista | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Scalista | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| session_id | Scalista | Maintains user session state | Session |
3.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Scalista | Remembers theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| language | Scalista | Stores language preference | 1 year |
| accessibility_settings | Scalista | Stores accessibility preferences | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks visits for retargeting | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Measures ad effectiveness | 1 year |
| _li_id | LinkedIn Insights Tag | 6 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party companies to place cookies on our website for the following purposes:
- Analytics Providers: To analyze website usage and improve our services
- Advertising Networks: To deliver targeted advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: To enable social media features and sharing
- Customer Support Tools: To provide chat and support functionality
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.
5. Cookie Consent and Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices while maintaining website functionality. This advanced consent framework:
- Adjusts how Google tags behave based on consent status
- Enables cookieless tracking when consent is denied
- Provides aggregated and anonymized insights
- Ensures compliance with privacy regulations
Consent Categories
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Through Our Consent Manager
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button in the bottom-left corner of any page or by visiting our consent preferences center.
6.2 Through Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
6.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt-out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Facebook Ads Preferences
- LinkedIn Ads Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
⚠️ Important Note
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies.
7. Cookies and Mobile Devices
When you access our website from a mobile device, we may collect:
- Device identifiers
- Location data (with your permission)
- Mobile advertising identifiers
- App usage data
You can manage mobile tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent where required
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Scalista
Email: privacy@scalista.com
Phone: 1-800-XXX-XXXX
Data Protection Officer: dpo@scalista.com
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: