Introduction

Satways Ltd, headquartered at 15 Megalou Konstantinou Street, Irakleio, Attica, 14122 Greece, is committed to transparency regarding the use of cookies on our website (https://www.satways.net/). This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies using the cookie management tool provided on our site.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.

Cookies can be categorized as follows:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until deleted manually or automatically after a predefined period.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Satways Ltd uses the following categories of cookies:

  • 1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    • These cookies store or access information on your device solely to enable communication over electronic networks or to provide a service explicitly requested by the user.
    • These cookies are essential for the technical operation of our website and cannot be disabled.

    • Examples:

    Name Source Purpose
    cookie-agreed Satways Stores the user’s cookie consent preference; lasts for 100 days.
    has_js Satways Detects whether JavaScript is enabled in the user’s browser; stored for the session duration.

  • 2. Performance and Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
    • These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as the most frequently visited pages, referral sources, and browser types.
    • Used exclusively for traffic analysis and performance improvement, with appropriate technical measures in place to safeguard data (e.g., IP pseudonymization).

    • Examples:

    Name Source Purpose
    _ga Google Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and collect visit-related data (browser details, referral sources, visited pages). Duration: 24 months.
    _gid Google Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and collect visit-related data. Duration: 24 hours.
    _gat Google Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and limit data collection on high-traffic sites. Duration: 1 minute.

Google Analytics (with Anonymization Feature)

We use Google Analytics to track website traffic and enhance performance. Google Analytics is a widely used analytics service relying on cookies. It helps us make data-driven decisions for improving user experience and evaluating content effectiveness.

  • We do not use third-party ad services.
  • Data retention period: 26 months.
  • Service provider: Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043-1351, USA.

Google Analytics cookies store information such as visit duration, browser type, referral source, and frequency of visits. Your browser automatically submits encrypted and pseudonymized data to Google Analytics when navigating our site. If you wish to opt out, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out B.

How Can You Manage Cookies?

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Website Cookie Banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie consent tool.
  • Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party services offer opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on).

For more details on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not have control over their use of cookies. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Last updated: March 2025