This Cookie Policy describes how Samana Group ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make sites work reliably, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.
We also use browser local storage to remember your cookie consent so we do not show the banner on every visit—unless you clear your browser data.
Your choices
On your first visit you can choose "Accept All" or "Essential Only". Essential cookies are needed for core functionality and security. If you choose Essential Only, no analytics tools are loaded at all — neither Google Analytics nor Vercel Analytics.
Your choice is saved locally under the key cookie_consent with the value all or essential.
Essential vs non-essential use
Essential cookies and storage are strictly necessary to deliver the service you request (for example language preference and storing your consent). They do not require consent under EU ePrivacy guidance in the same way as optional tools.
Non-essential cookies or scripts—such as aggregated analytics—are used only when you choose Accept All.
Third-party tools
Our site is hosted on modern infrastructure (including Vercel). Third-party providers may process limited technical data when pages load. Analytics — Google Analytics 4 (provider: Google) and Vercel Analytics — loads only after you consent to non-essential cookies. Vercel Analytics does not use cookies.
We do not sell your personal information through cookies.
Technologies we reference
| Name / technology | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | Essential | Stores your selected language for the website. | Up to 1 year |
| Technical / session cookies | Essential | Security, routing, and core operation of the site. | Session or as required |
| cookie_consent | Essential (local storage) | Stores whether you chose Accept All or Essential Only. | Until you clear site data |
| sofia_consent | Essential (local storage) | Stores your consent to chat with the Sofia assistant, required before starting a conversation. | Until you clear site data |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_<id>) | Non-essential (analytics) — requires consent | Aggregated measurement of traffic and navigation. Provider: Google. Loaded only after you choose "Accept All". | Cookies up to 2 years; in-product data per Google Analytics retention settings |
| Vercel Analytics | Non-essential (analytics) — requires consent | Aggregated statistics about visits, without cookies. Loaded only after you choose "Accept All". | See Vercel Analytics documentation |
Managing cookies and storage
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working.
To change your consent, clear stored data for our website and reload—the cookie banner will appear again.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or this policy, contact us at info@samana-group.net.