Last updated: January 1, 2025
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also called tracking pixels), local storage (which uses your browser's storage API rather than cookies), and session storage. This Cookie Policy covers cookies and these similar technologies collectively when we refer to "cookies."
This Cookie Policy applies to synthkernel.com and is operated by SynthKernel, Inc., 4200 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Questions about this policy may be directed to contact@synthkernel.com.
We use four categories of cookies on synthkernel.com:
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store personally identifiable information. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sk_cookie_consent |
SynthKernel | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) to prevent the cookie banner from appearing on every page visit. | 1 year |
XSRF-TOKEN |
SynthKernel | Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection token, set automatically by the web framework for form submissions on contact and demo request pages. | Session |
_session |
SynthKernel | Session management for authenticated users of the customer portal. Maintains your login state between pages during an active session. | Session (expires on browser close) |
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which links are clicked. This helps us improve the website's content and usability. Analytics cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form and do not identify individual visitors. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Primary Google Analytics cookie. Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Enables tracking of session counts, traffic sources, and page visit patterns without identifying individuals. | 2 years |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state. The [ID] suffix corresponds to the Google Analytics measurement ID configured for this website. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used to count and track page views within a 24-hour window. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Request rate throttle cookie. Limits the frequency of requests to the Google Analytics servers to prevent data collection from overloading the service. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. Google may transfer analytics data to servers in the United States and other countries. We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, which truncates IP addresses before they are stored or processed by Google. We do not share Google Analytics data with third parties. For more information about how Google uses data from sites that use Google Analytics, visit policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Functional cookies remember choices you make on the website to provide a more personalized experience. These are not strictly necessary for the site to operate but improve usability.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sk_nav_state |
SynthKernel | Remembers whether the mobile navigation menu was open when you last visited, to restore your preferred navigation state on mobile devices. | 7 days |
sk_lang_pref |
SynthKernel | Stores language preference if you have selected a language option. Currently used for future multilingual support. | 1 year |
SynthKernel does not currently use advertising or marketing cookies that track visitors across third-party websites. We do not use retargeting pixels from advertising networks such as Google Ads or LinkedIn Insight Tag for the purpose of serving targeted advertisements.
If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy, and your existing cookie preferences will be treated as requiring re-consent for the new cookie category.
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for certain functionality:
sk_cookie_consent value is stored in both a cookie and local storage to ensure persistence across browser sessions that clear cookies.Local storage data is not transmitted to our servers automatically. It persists until cleared by you or by the browser based on its storage management rules.
Some pages on synthkernel.com may include embedded content or widgets from third-party services. These services may set their own cookies when their content loads. The specific third-party cookies depend on which content is loaded on each page:
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, and PREF. These cookies are subject to Google/YouTube's privacy and cookie policies. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced embed mode where available to minimize cookie setting before you interact with the video.When you first visit synthkernel.com, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies using the buttons in the banner. Your preference is stored in the sk_cookie_consent cookie and local storage. If you decline, we will not set analytics or functional cookies during your visit.
To change your cookie preference at any time, clear the sk_cookie_consent cookie and local storage key from your browser settings, then reload the page. The cookie banner will reappear and you can make a new selection.
All modern browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can typically: view cookies stored on your device, delete specific cookies or all cookies, block third-party cookies, and set preferences for cookie acceptance or rejection by domain. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Note that blocking all cookies may prevent some website functionality from working correctly. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly.
To opt out of Google Analytics data collection across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from transmitting data to Google.
Alternatively, declining analytics cookies in our cookie banner will prevent Google Analytics cookies from being set on synthkernel.com specifically.
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We do not currently alter our cookie behavior in response to DNT signals because there is no uniform standard for interpreting DNT requests. If a uniform standard is adopted, we will review our practices accordingly.
Cookie retention periods are specified in the cookie tables in Section 2. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are deleted after the specified duration or when you manually delete them through browser settings. Where retention is defined by a third party (such as Google Analytics), the retention period is governed by that third party's policies, which are subject to change.
We review our cookie usage periodically and update this policy when cookies are added, modified, or removed. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent review date.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in industry standards for cookie transparency. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, display a notice on our website. Your continued use of synthkernel.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
For additional information about how we handle your personal data generally, please review our Privacy Policy.