Effective date: September 27, 2025
Shevtron (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on shevtron.com to give you the best experience, deliver the services you expect, and measure how our site performs. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies used on this site, and your choices.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit websites. They let the site remember your actions and preferences (such as language, region, and privacy preferences) for a period of time so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly (essential cookies).
- Remember your preferences and settings (functional cookies).
- Measure and improve the performance of the site (analytics cookies).
- Deliver and measure targeted advertising and marketing (marketing cookies).
- Keep our site and users secure (security cookies).
3. Cookies on Shevtron.com — categories and examples
Below are the cookie categories we use and representative cookie names. Not every cookie will be present on every visit (some depend on features you use or third-party embeds). This list is illustrative and should be kept up-to-date with your site implementation.
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
Used to make the website usable and secure.
- Purpose: Session management, load balancing, security checks, form submission.
- Example names:
sessionid,SID,csrftoken,wp-settings-* - Retention: Session or up to 12 months.
- Can be disabled?: No (disabling will break core site functions).
Functional Cookies
Remember choices you make (language, region, cookie preferences).
- Purpose: Store user preferences for UI and forms (e.g., newsletter opt-in state).
- Example names:
cookie_consent,_mc*(newsletter helper),newsletter_subscribed - Retention: 30 days – 1 year.
- Can be disabled?: Yes (may reduce convenience).
Analytics & Performance Cookies
Help us understand site usage and improve content and UX.
- Purpose: Collect aggregated visitor data (pages visited, bounce rate, time on page).
- Example names:
_ga,_gid,_gat(Google Analytics) - Retention: 24 hours to 2 years (typical).
- Can be disabled?: Yes.
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver and measure targeted ads and track campaign performance.
- Purpose: Deliver advertising, measure campaign effectiveness, enable social sharing.
- Example names:
_fbp,fr(Facebook pixel),_gcl_au,IDE,__gads(Google Ads),yt-player-*,YSC(YouTube) - Retention: Varies by provider (hours to 2 years).
- Can be disabled?: Yes.
Third-party embedded content cookies
We embed third-party content (e.g., YouTube videos, social share widgets, external demos). These third parties may set their own cookies.
- Providers: YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), demo/third-party platforms.
- Effect: When you interact with embedded content, the third party may set cookies and collect data according to their policies.
- Recommendation: We block non-essential third-party cookies until consent is given.
4. Analytics and measurement
We use analytics services to understand how the site is used and to improve it. Typical providers include Google Analytics (or equivalent). These tools collect information on visitor behavior in an aggregated, anonymized form. If you opt out of analytics cookies, your usage will not be included in those analytics.
5. How we obtain consent
On your first visit we display a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and third-party embed cookies). You can:
- Accept all cookies; or
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Open Cookie Settings to choose which categories to allow.
Essential cookies required for site operation are always active and do not require consent.
6. How to manage or withdraw consent
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time:
- Use the Cookie Settings link in the site footer or the cookie banner.
- Clear cookies in your browser (instructions vary by browser).
- Use vendor opt-outs for specific providers (for example, Google Analytics opt-out add-on; social platforms’ ad settings).
Note: Removing essential cookies may affect site functionality.
7. Cookies and minors
Our services are not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children via cookies. If you believe a minor under 16 has provided personal information without parental consent, contact us (details below).
8. International transfers & legal basis
Where applicable (for visitors in the EEA), the legal basis for processing non-essential cookies is your consent. For essential cookies, our lawful basis is legitimate interest to operate the website (or necessary to perform a service you requested). Data controlled by third-party vendors may be transferred outside the EEA; their privacy policies govern those transfers.
9. Data retention
Cookies have the retention periods listed above. Any personal data collected (e.g., via forms tied to cookies) will be retained only as long as necessary for the purpose documented in our Privacy Policy and for legal or business needs.
10. Third-party cookies & disclosures
We use certain third-party services which may set cookies on your device. Common providers likely in use on this site include (examples):
- Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager) — collects anonymized analytics and ad performance data.
- Facebook / Meta (Pixel) — ad measurement and remarketing.
- YouTube — video embeds that set playback and preference cookies.
- LinkedIn, X (Twitter) — social widgets and share tracking.
- Email/Newsletter providers (e.g., Mailchimp) — newsletter subscription tracking.
Please check the relevant third-party privacy policies for details. We endeavour to only use reputable partners and configure them with privacy-friendly settings where possible.
11. Example cookie table (sample)
| Cookie name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
_gid | Analytics | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
_gat | Analytics | Google Analytics | Throttle requests | 1 minute |
_fbp / fr | Marketing | Facebook / Meta | Ad delivery & measurement | 3 months – 2 years |
cookie_consent | Functional | Shevtron | Stores user cookie consent choice | 1 year |
YSC, PREF | Third-party | YouTube | Video preferences/playback | Session / 8 months |
sessionid | Essential | Shevtron | Session management | Session |
12. Blocking & opting out of cookies
- Use the Cookie Settings on the site to allow or block categories.
- To opt out of Google Analytics, visit Google’s Analytics opt-out options (or install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).
- To opt out of interest-based advertising, you can visit the major ad networks’ opt-out tools (e.g., the Network Advertising Initiative; your browser also has privacy controls to block third-party cookies).
- For social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, X), sign in to the network and adjust ad and tracking preferences.
13. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the law, our site, or our data practices. We will publish the revised policy here with an updated effective date and, if changes are material, provide prominent notice.
14. Contact & privacy links
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, want to request your cookie data, or wish to exercise privacy rights (access, deletion, opt-out of sale where applicable), contact us:
Email: info@shevtron.com
Address: Suite 306 – Columbus Tower, Frir Town, Saddar, Karachi, Pakistan.
(Company and other links available on our site). Shevtron
