Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SWD — Solar Water Desalination ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website solarwaterdesalination.com.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.

They help the website:

• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the site
• Improve your experience

Cookies do not contain viruses and cannot access your personal files.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work. They enable basic functions like page navigation and form submission.

• Purpose: Website functionality
• Example: Remembering form data
• Can be disabled? No — the website may not work without them

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect anonymous information about:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on each page
• Errors encountered
• Purpose: Website improvement
• Example: Google Analytics
• Can be disabled? Yes — via browser settings

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

• Purpose: Personalization
• Example: Language preference
• Can be disabled? Yes — via browser settings

Marketing Cookies

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

We use the following specific cookies on our website:

• session_id — Strictly Necessary — Maintains your session — Session duration
• csrf_token — Strictly Necessary — Security protection — Session duration
• cookie_consent — Strictly Necessary — Remembers your cookie choice — 1 year
• _ga — Analytics — Google Analytics, distinguishes users — 2 years
• _gid — Analytics — Google Analytics, distinguishes users — 24 hours
• lang_pref — Functional — Remembers language preference — 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
• Website hosting provider — security and performance
• Email service provider — form submissions

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. How to Opt Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can manage tracking through your browser's cookie settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Last updated: 09-10-2026

9. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:

Email: info@solarwaterdesalination.com

Website: solarwaterdesalination.com

Location: The Netherlands