This Cookies Policy is provided by SommerGroup® (“we”, “us”) and is addressed to all users of the websites www.sommergroup.com and www.sommergroup.cl (“you”).

This Policy applies to the websites operated and controlled by SommerGroup®:

• www.sommergroup.com
• www.sommergroup.cl

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. They are generally used to make websites function properly, record your activity on the site, remember your login information, among other purposes.

There are different types of cookies, which can be classified according to their origin, function, and duration. Some of their most important characteristics include:

• First-party cookies: stored by the website you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: stored by a domain different from the one you are visiting. At SommerGroup®, we do not control the collection or subsequent use of data by third parties.
• Necessary cookies: enable basic technical functions of the site (e.g., navigating through the site or using its features).
• Performance cookies: collect information about site performance, such as number of visits, browsing time, and errors.
• Functionality cookies: improve the user experience by remembering certain preferences (browser language, region, device type, etc.).
• Targeting/advertising cookies: allow personalized advertising to be shown to you.
• Session cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain on your device until you manually delete them or they expire.

Why do we use cookies?

We may use cookies to:

• Distinguish between different users
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Adapt our content to your needs and interests
• Analyze website usage and create aggregate, anonymous statistics

We do not use the information collected to create user profiles.

What types of cookies do we use?

Below is a list of the cookies we may use on this site:

Name	First or Third Party	Duration	Purpose	Data Collected
_ga	Third-party (Google Analytics)	1 year	Site analytics	Data to distinguish users
_gid	Third-party (Google Analytics)	24 hours	Site analytics	Data to distinguish users
_gat	Third-party (Google Analytics)	24 hours	Site analytics	Data to distinguish users
has_js	Third-party (Google Analytics)	Session	Site analytics	Data to distinguish users

The processing of your personal data related to cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy.

We may also use web beacons (also known as invisible pixels or clear GIFs) and similar technologies in conjunction with cookies. A web beacon is a transparent image (usually 1x1 pixel) included on a webpage or email that helps us better understand visitor behavior on our site.

More information about web beacons can be found on specialized websites. SommerGroup® is not affiliated with nor responsible for the content of those third-party sites.

How can you manage cookies?

Most browsers are set to accept cookies automatically. Depending on your browser, you may receive alerts before accepting cookies or you may configure your browser to reject them directly. Please refer to your browser settings for more details.

Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website and could limit access to some features or services.

If you use multiple devices to access our website, you will need to set your cookie preferences on each of them.

More information about managing cookies is available at:
👉 www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies
(SommerGroup® is not affiliated with this external site and is not responsible for its content.)

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google. It uses the data collected to analyze the use of www.sommergroup.com and www.sommergroup.cl, generate reports, and share information with other Google services.

Google may use the collected data to personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

• Personal data collected: Cookies and usage data.
• Processing location: United States.

Review Google’s privacy policy here:
👉 www.google.com/policies/privacy