Cookie Policy

This policy explains how SIVA LTD uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last Updated: 22 February 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other websites that serve content on the page you are viewing (third-party cookies).

Cookies may be stored for different periods of time on your device. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or until you manually delete them. The retention period for each cookie varies and is detailed in the sections below.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as tracking pixels, device identifiers, and browser fingerprinting. Throughout this policy, when we refer to "cookies," we include these related technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. How We Use Cookies

SIVA LTD uses cookies on this website for several purposes. These include ensuring the website functions correctly, remembering your preferences, understanding how visitors use the site so we can improve it, and delivering relevant advertisements to visitors who have expressed an interest in our products.

We divide our cookies into three categories: Essential, Analytics, and Marketing. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and we provide you with clear controls over which non-essential categories are active on your device. Essential cookies are always active because they are necessary for the basic operation of the website. Analytics and Marketing cookies are activated only after you have given your explicit consent.

The following sections provide detailed information about each cookie category, including the specific cookies used, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device.

3. Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.

Essential cookies enable core functionality of our website. Without these cookies, features such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, and remembering items in your shopping basket would not work. These cookies do not collect any personal information that could be used for marketing purposes.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they are activated automatically when you visit our website. You do not need to provide consent for essential cookies, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference panel. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though doing so may affect the functionality of the website.

Cookie Name Purpose Retention
session_id Maintains your browsing session as you navigate across pages Session
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions Session
cookie_consent_status Stores your cookie consent choices so we do not ask you repeatedly 12 months
cart_session Remembers items in your shopping basket during your visit 30 days
auth_token Keeps you logged in to your account if you choose to stay signed in 30 days

4. Analytics Cookies

Consent Required

These cookies are activated only after you click "Accept All" or enable them in your cookie preferences.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are most frequently visited, how long visitors spend on each page, how visitors arrived at the site, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to personally identify you.

We use this information to improve the structure, design, and content of our website, ensuring a better experience for all visitors. For example, if analytics data shows that a particular category page has a high bounce rate, we may reorganise the page layout or improve product descriptions.

We use Google Analytics 4 as our primary analytics tool. IP anonymisation is enabled, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google. Data retention within Google Analytics 4 is set to 14 months. You may opt out of Google Analytics entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Retention
_ga Google Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier Up to 14 months
_ga_XXXXXXX Google Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track browsing behaviour Up to 14 months
_gid Google Stores and counts pageviews for a 24-hour period 24 hours
_gat Google Used to throttle request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites 1 minute

5. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Consent Required

These cookies are activated only after you click "Accept All" or enable them in your cookie preferences.

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and track conversion events such as form submissions or purchases that occur after you interact with one of our advertisements.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website and other sites on the internet. We may work with advertising partners such as Google and Meta to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests across various websites and platforms. Advertisements may appear across Google services including YouTube, Gmail, and the Google Display Network.

We may use remarketing services to advertise to previous visitors of our website. After visiting our site, you may see our advertisements on other websites, apps, or platforms you visit. This helps us reach people who have previously shown interest in our products.

We use conversion tracking to understand which advertisements lead to actions on our website, such as form submissions, account registrations, or purchases. This allows us to measure campaign effectiveness and allocate our budget appropriately. Conversion data may be shared with Google Ads and Meta.

The following tracking technologies are active on this website when marketing cookies are enabled:

  • Cookies (first-party and third-party)
  • Tracking pixels (Google Ads tag / gtag.js, Meta Pixel)
  • Device identifiers (browser fingerprint, IP address)
  • Conversion event tags
Cookie / Technology Provider Purpose Retention
_gcl_au Google Ads Stores conversion data and tracks ad clicks for Google Ads campaigns 90 days
_gcl_aw Google Ads Records ad click information for conversion measurement 90 days
Google Remarketing Tag Google Enables remarketing to previous visitors across the Google Display Network Up to 540 days
_fbp Meta Identifies browsers for advertising and analytics purposes on Meta platforms 90 days
_fbc Meta Stores the last click identifier from a Meta ad for conversion attribution 90 days
Meta Pixel Meta Tracks page views and conversion events for Facebook and Instagram advertising 180 days

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and cannot access them. The third parties control the data collected and processed through their cookies according to their own privacy policies.

The primary third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website include:

  • Google LLC

    Provides Google Analytics 4, Google Ads conversion tracking, Google Remarketing, and Google Tag Manager. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.

    Provides the Meta Pixel for conversion tracking and remarketing on Facebook and Instagram. Governed by Meta's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

We do not sell personal data. All transfers to Google and Meta operate under Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable. Data shared with these partners is processed for ad targeting and campaign measurement only and is not resold to unaffiliated third parties. Google and Meta may use this data across their own platforms in accordance with their respective policies. We encourage you to review those policies directly.

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page on our website. This will open the cookie preferences panel, where you can review and update your choices for each cookie category.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Manage cookie preferences" in the website footer, or by clearing cookies via your browser settings. Withdrawal does not affect processing that occurred while consent was valid.

If you clear your browser's local storage or use a different browser or device, you will see the consent banner again on your next visit, as your previous preference will no longer be recorded.

9. Browser-Level Controls

In addition to using our cookie preference panel, you can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific or all websites. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

Below are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

If you use a browser not listed above, please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on managing cookies.

10. Opt-Out of Personalised Advertising

You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time using the following resources:

  • Google Ads Settings

    https://adssettings.google.com

  • Your Online Choices (EU)

    https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

  • Network Advertising Initiative

    https://optout.networkadvertising.org

  • Digital Advertising Alliance

    https://optout.aboutads.info

  • Meta Ad Preferences

    https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/

Opting out does not remove ads entirely. You will continue to see non-personalised advertisements. Opting out through the above tools typically works by setting an opt-out cookie on your device. If you clear your cookies, you may need to opt out again.

11. Cookie Retention Periods

The following table summarises the maximum retention period for each category of cookie used on this website. Actual retention may be shorter depending on the specific cookie and your browser settings.

Category Maximum Retention Consent Required
Essential Cookies Session to 12 months No
Analytics Cookies Up to 14 months Yes
Marketing Cookies Up to 540 days Yes
Cookie Consent Record 12 months (local storage) N/A

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in the law, or updates to our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by displaying a banner on our homepage for a minimum of 14 days before the changes take effect.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If changes materially affect the way we process your data through cookies, we may also reset your consent preferences and ask you to make a new choice the next time you visit the website.

This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy. For full details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to the Privacy Policy page. For information about the terms under which you use this website, please see our Terms & Conditions.