Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th January 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 and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience on the Syviona platform.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable basic website features and ensure our platform works properly
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings for a more personalised experience
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Security: To protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies based on their function and purpose. Here are the different types of cookies used on our website:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our services cannot be provided effectively.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate through our site, and where improvements can be made. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may remember your language preference, quiz settings, or other personalisation options to improve your user experience.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver targeted advertisements. We use these cookies for Google Ads campaigns and remarketing efforts to show you relevant content about our quiz services on other websites you visit.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - attribution tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google Ads - advertising personalisation 1 year Marketing
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functional

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and user behaviour insights
  • Google Ads: Enables targeted advertising and conversion tracking
  • Google Fonts: Delivers web fonts for consistent typography across devices

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling and managing cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find cookie controls in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser's settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how Google Analytics and Google Ads behave based on your cookie consent choices. When you reject marketing or analytics cookies, these services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode that respects your preferences while still providing basic functionality.

8. Cookie Updates and Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +49 341 632 4141

Address: Syviona GmbH, Parkstraße 70, 04574 Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 18:00 (CET)

10. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy. For general terms and conditions of using our services, please see our Terms of Service.