Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Platform.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. They allow our Platform to recognize your device and remember certain information.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Platform
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze Platform performance and traffic
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and authentication. The Platform cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies for maintaining your login state
- Security cookies for fraud prevention
- Load balancing cookies for distributing traffic
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the Platform's performance.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies for traffic analysis
- Page load time measurement cookies
- Error tracking cookies
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme/display preference cookies
- Remember me cookies for login
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples:
- Marketing campaign tracking cookies
- Social media integration cookies
- Retargeting cookies
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our Platform. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing features
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Most of our cookies are session cookies. Persistent cookies typically expire after 1-12 months, depending on their purpose.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
6.2 Browser Instructions
Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Platform. Some features may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@siltawi.com
Website: https://workshop.siltawi.com/
Telegram: @siltawian
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:
- All About Cookies
- Your Online Choices
- Our Privacy Policy for more information on data protection