Effective date: 1 September, 2026
Website: https://seas.aero
This Cookie Policy explains how SEAS (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website https://seas.aero. It provides detailed information on what cookies are, the specific cookies we set, how third parties utilize tracking tools on our site, and how you can exercise control over your cookie preferences.
This policy forms part of and should be read alongside our full Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your computer, mobile phone, or internet-connected device when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, remember preferences, maintain website security, and provide aggregated analytics on user interaction.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies utilized on our site into the following functional categories:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for basic website operations, security functions, session routing, and accessibility features. Without these cookies, basic parts of the site cannot function. | No (Strictly necessary) |
| Performance & Analytics | Aggregates anonymous user statistics, such as visitor count, popular pages, bounce rates, and traffic sources to measure and improve website performance. | Yes (Opt-in) |
| Functional Cookies | Remembers user-selected settings and custom preferences (such as language selection or preferred form auto-fill inputs). | Yes (Opt-in) |
| Targeting & Marketing | Used to track website interactions across sessions to serve relevant online content or analyze ad marketing campaign efficacy (if enabled). | Yes (Opt-in) |
3. Specific Cookies Deployed on https://seas.aero
Below is an itemized breakdown of the standard cookies used on our website environment:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID / wordpress_sec_ | SEAS (First-party) | Strictly Necessary | Maintains user session integrity, form submission stability, and core security controls. | Session end |
| cookie_consent_status | SEAS (First-party) | Strictly Necessary | Stores user cookie consent banner selections and preferences. | 1 Year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Performance & Analytics | Generates aggregate analytical statistics on visitor site interactions and site traffic metrics. | 2 Years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Performance & Analytics | Maintains session state and telemetry tracking for analytics reports. | 2 Years |
4. Managing and Controlling Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 On-Site Cookie Banner
When you first access https://seas.aero, an explicit cookie banner will prompt you to manage your preferences. Non-essential analytics or performance cookies remain deactivated by default until you provide active, opt-in consent. You can modify or revoke your cookie consent settings at any time using the “Cookie Settings” control link located in our website footer.
4.2 Web Browser Controls
You can also adjust your web browser settings to block or delete stored cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality and accessibility. Instructions for major web browsers can be found via the following links:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical site updates, new services, or legal obligations. Any updates will be published here with an updated Effective Date.
6. Contact Information
If you have further questions regarding our deployment of cookies, please contact our privacy desk:
SEAS Data Protection Desk
Email: operations@seas.aero
Phone: +94 720 860 870
Address: Orion City Tower 1, Floor 12, No. 752, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00900, Sri Lanka