Cookie Policy
This page lists the cookies used on the Santa Maria Bouar website and member portal, why we use them, and how long they are kept. For broader information about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your session, keep you signed in, and optionally measure how the site is used.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for core functionality. They cannot be switched off through our banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
connect.sid |
Keeps you signed in to the member portal and maintains your secure session. | Session |
smb_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent choice so we do not show the banner again unnecessarily. | 1 year |
3. Google Analytics
We plan to use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website (for example, which pages are viewed most often). Analytics helps us improve content and services. Google Analytics will only load after you accept cookies.
When Google Analytics is enabled, Google may set cookies such as those listed below. Data is processed by Google according to its own policies. You can learn more in Google's Privacy Policy and Google's cookie documentation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics. | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* |
Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | Up to 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes users for short-term analytics reporting. | 24 hours |
_gat / _gat_* |
Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Until Google Analytics is activated on this site, these analytics cookies are not set. After activation, they will only be used if you have accepted cookies.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage cookies in these ways:
- Use the cookie banner to accept all cookies when it appears.
- Clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time.
- If you clear the consent cookie, the banner will appear again on your next visit.
Blocking essential cookies may prevent sign-in and other member portal features from working correctly.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us or reach the Santa Maria Bouar management team through your usual compound channels.