Our website uses different categories of cookies based on the tools and plugins integrated into our system (such as WordPress core functionalities, Elementor page builder, OneTap accessibility features, and Smash Balloon social feeds).
We classify our cookies into the following categories:
2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They ensure basic functionalities, security features, and save your cookie consent choices. Without these cookies, the website cannot function securely and properly. You cannot disable these in our systems.
Examples of Strictly Necessary Cookies used:
wordpress_test_cookie: Tests if your browser accepts cookies. (Session)
wp-settings-* / wp-settings-time-*: Used by WordPress to customize your view of the user interface. (1 year)
cookie_consent (or similar): Saves your preference regarding cookie consent. (1 year)
_GRECAPTCHA: Set by Google reCAPTCHA (often paired with Contact Form 7) for spam protection and security. (6 months)
2.2. Functional and Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples of Functional Cookies used:
onetap_preferences / Local Storage: Used by the OneTap Accessibility Widget to remember your visual preferences across pages (e.g., high contrast, text size, cursor type) so you don't have to reset them on every page. (Persistent)
elementor / Local Storage: Used by the Elementor page builder and Ohio theme to store user interface states and ensure dynamic elements (like Slider Revolution and Ohio Portfolio layouts) display correctly. (Persistent)
2.3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data is aggregated and anonymous. It helps us improve the way our website works.
Note: If SILDEL implements Google Analytics or similar tracking tags (often injected via Woody Code Snippets), cookies such as _ga, _gid, and _gat will be used to monitor website traffic and user behavior.
2.4. Third-Party and Social Media Cookies
Some pages on our website include integrated content from third-party services.
Examples of Third-Party Cookies used:
Instagram / Meta Cookies (Smash Balloon): We use the Smash Balloon Instagram Feed to display our social media content. When you interact with this feed or if the plugin loads images directly from Instagram's Content Delivery Network (CDN), Meta (Facebook/Instagram) may set tracking cookies (such as fr, _fbp, datr, c_user) to track your interaction, gather analytics, or deliver targeted advertising on their platforms.
