Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 16, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how StrataInitiative ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at stratainitiative.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies as set out in this policy, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you access the internet. They allow websites to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as web beacons (also known as pixels or clear gifs), tracking URLs, or software development kits (SDKs). These technologies do similar things to cookies, allowing us to track your use of our Website and provide you with a seamless experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our Website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| sessionID | Essential | Used to maintain an anonymous user session by the server | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| lang | Functional | Remembers the user's selected language version of a website | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent state | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on.
The third-party services we use that may set cookies when you visit our Website include:
- Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)
- Google Tag Manager (for managing scripts and tags)
- LinkedIn (for social media integration)
- Twitter (for social media integration)
- GitHub (for social media integration)
6. How to Control Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.
Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in different browsers:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: