1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how Synths uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Platform at getsynths.com. This Policy is incorporated into and forms part of the Synths Privacy Policy. By continuing to use the Platform, you consent to the placement and use of cookies on your device as described in this Policy.
2.1 Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used by website operators to make their websites function correctly, to improve performance, and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by Synths are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by third parties operating through the Platform are called third-party cookies.
2.2 Cookies may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are essential to the operation of the Platform. They enable core functionality including user authentication, session management, security, and access control. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
3.2 Analytics Cookies, Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to collect information about how Users interact with the Platform. Google Analytics employs the following persistent first-party cookies:
Google Analytics data includes anonymized IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and session duration. We have enabled IP anonymization for all Google Analytics data. We do not use Google Analytics to serve behavioural advertising.
3.3 Infrastructure Cookies, Cloudflare. Cloudflare, Inc. may set cookies in connection with its network security and content delivery services, including bot detection and DDoS mitigation. These cookies are strictly necessary for Platform security and are governed by the Cloudflare Privacy Policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Data categories collected via cookies: browsing behavior and navigation patterns; IP address (anonymized); device type, operating system, and browser type; pages visited and content accessed; session duration and clickstream data; referring URL; security and bot-detection signals.
Purposes: Platform analytics and performance measurement; user experience improvement; network security and DDoS mitigation.
Third-party service providers: Google LLC (Google Analytics); Cloudflare, Inc. (security and CDN).
Cross-border data transfers: data is transferred to the United States pursuant to contractual protections consistent with PIPEDA.
Retention periods: session cookies expire upon browser closure; Google Analytics persistent cookies expire as described in section 3.2; Cloudflare cookies are subject to its retention practices.
Your rights: access, correction, and consent withdrawal. See our Privacy Policy for details.
5.1 Browser Settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings, including the ability to block or delete cookies. Disabling strictly necessary cookies will impair or prevent your use of the Platform.
5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out. To opt out of data collection by Google Analytics, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5.3 Cloudflare. Cookies set by Cloudflare for security purposes are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without impairing Platform functionality.
6.1 Synths may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email to registered Users.