Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 10, 2024
This page explains how Sylvia’s IT uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our site, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother, more efficient user experience.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, certain features would not work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| wordpress_* | Authenticates logged-in users and maintains session security. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Indicates when you’re logged in and who you are. | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Customizes your WordPress admin interface. | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve content and user experience. All data is collected anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors. | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to limit data collection. | 1 minute |
What we track: Page views, time spent on site, navigation patterns, device type, and general location (city/country level only).
Learn more about Google Analytics cookies
Marketing Cookies
We use Mailchimp to manage our email newsletter and track engagement with our content.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
| _mcid | Identifies visitors who interact with Mailchimp campaigns. | 1 year |
| mailchimp_* | Tracks newsletter signup forms and email campaign interactions. | Varies |
These cookies help us understand which content resonates with our audience and improve our communications.
Social Media Cookies
We display social media icons linking to our profiles on various platforms. These icons do not set cookies unless you click through to visit those external platforms. Once you leave our site, those platforms’ own cookie policies apply.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep our website secure and functioning properly
• Understand which content is most valuable to visitors
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Deliver relevant newsletter content to subscribers
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Your browser allows you to control cookies. You can:
Block all cookies: Most browsers let you refuse cookies entirely
Delete existing cookies: Clear cookies already stored on your device
Set preferences: Choose which types of cookies to accept
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Opt-Out Options
Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Mailchimp: Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any newsletter.
Cookie Banner: Use the Mailchimp popup to manage your preferences.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Know what cookies we use and why
• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Change your mind at any time
• Request information about data we collect
• Ask us to delete your data
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: admin@sylviasit.com
Website: https://sylviasit.ca
For information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.