1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, remember preferences and provide information to the site owner.
Similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels or tags, may also be used for similar purposes. In this Cookies Policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as “cookies” unless the context requires otherwise.
2. How we use cookies
rate.sn aims to use a minimal and privacy-respecting set of cookies. We primarily use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely (for example, basic security and session-related features);
- Remember basic preferences where necessary (such as cookie consent choices, if a consent banner is present);
- Understand how visitors use the site in aggregated form, so we can improve navigation, content and overall performance.
3. Types of cookies we may use
Depending on how you interact with rate.sn and how we configure our tools, the following categories of cookies may be used.
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions made by you, such as:
- Navigating between pages and loading core site content;
- Setting your cookie preferences or privacy choices;
- Helping to secure the site and protect it against malicious activity.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may then not work correctly.
3.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use rate.sn, which pages are most visited and how the site performs. The information is typically aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Examples of what we may measure with these cookies include:
- Which pages are visited and for how long;
- How visitors arrive at the site (e.g. search engine, link);
- Clicks on internal links or buttons;
- Technical performance metrics (e.g. page load times).
This helps us make informed decisions on how to improve navigation, layout and content.
3.3 Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember certain choices you make and provide more tailored features. For example:
- Remembering your region or basic viewing preferences;
- Saving simple UI settings where available.
If we use such cookies, they are generally optional and are intended to improve your experience rather than being strictly necessary.
3.4 Advertising or targeting cookies
As a review and testing website, rate.sn does not aim to operate a heavy advertising network. However, in some cases, we may use limited cookies related to affiliate links or analytics associated with outbound clicks.
If advertising or targeting cookies are used in the future, we will clearly indicate this and, where required by law, request your consent before setting them.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on rate.sn may be set by third-party services that we use to support the operation of the website, such as:
- Analytics providers that help us measure traffic and understand website usage in aggregated form;
- Content delivery or hosting providers that improve performance and reliability;
- In some cases, affiliate platforms or merchants that track whether a visitor who clicked from rate.sn completes a purchase on their site.
These third parties may use cookies on their own services. We do not control how those cookies are used once you leave rate.sn. Any data collected by third parties is subject to their own privacy and cookies policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookies policies of any external sites you visit through links on rate.sn.
5. How you can control cookies
You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used on rate.sn and other websites:
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Cookie banners or preference tools
If we provide a cookie banner or preference center, you can use it to accept or reject certain types of cookies (for example, analytics cookies) – where required by law. -
Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored. See the section below for more details. -
Third-party opt-outs
Some analytics or advertising providers offer opt-out mechanisms on their own websites. If we use such services, we may provide links to their opt-out pages where available.
Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of rate.sn and other websites you visit. Some features may not work as intended without cookies.
6. Browser settings & blocking cookies
The procedures for managing cookies differ slightly from one browser to another. Below are general directions – consult your browser’s help section for specific instructions:
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Google Chrome
You can typically manage cookies via Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. -
Mozilla Firefox
You can usually manage cookies via Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. -
Microsoft Edge
You can manage cookies via Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. -
Safari
On macOS, you can manage cookies via Preferences → Privacy. On iOS, see Settings → Safari.
You can generally choose to block all cookies, to accept only “first-party” cookies (from the site you are visiting), or to delete cookies when you close your browser. Keep in mind that blocking cookies may reduce functionality and usability.
7. “Do Not Track” and similar signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) feature that allows you to signal to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no widely accepted standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
At this time, rate.sn does not guarantee a specific response to DNT signals. However, we aim to keep our data collection limited, aggregated and privacy-respecting, as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
- The cookies or technologies we use;
- Applicable laws or regulatory guidance; or
- How we operate rate.sn and related services.
When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (for example, via a banner on the website).
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, you can contact us at:
- Website: https://rate.sn
- Email: [email protected]
Please include “Cookies Policy” in the subject line of your email if your question specifically relates to cookies or similar technologies.