Septerna Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 6, 2024

Septerna, Inc. (“Septerna”) websites use HTTP (or ‘browser’) cookies, pixels, JavaScript, local storage, and other mechanisms to automatically collect and record information about your browsing activities and use of the website and online services (collectively “cookies” unless otherwise noted). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and describes what options you may have regarding those cookies and is limited to Septerna’s use of cookies only in connection with the websites owned and controlled by us, which display this Policy (each a “Site” and together the “Sites”).

What are cookies and why we use them?

Cookies allow us to understand how users navigate through and use our Sites and the relevance of the information we make available.   This information allows us to improve our content and better secure and protect our Sites.  We currently utilize first party cookies and may introduce additional third-party cookies as we develop additional services and content.

Cookies are files that are downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit certain websites. For instance, cookies allow websites to identify how you were referred to a website (i.e., which search terms took you to a website or did you type the URL directly) or show which pages of a website you visited and for how long.

Additionally, Septerna may use Pixel tags.  Pixel tags are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to HTTP cookies. In contrast to HTTP cookies, which are stored on your computer’s hard drive, clear GIFs are embedded invisibly on web pages. We may use pixel tags (also referred to as tracking pixels, web beacons or clear GIFs), in connection with our Sites to, among other things, help us manage content and compile statistics about usage of our Sites. We may also use pixel tags in HTML emails to our stakeholders, to help us track email response rates, identify when our emails are viewed, and track whether our emails are forwarded.

Personal data collected and types of cookies we use

Our websites use first-party cookies for analytical purposes. Information captured through cookies is stored for a certain retention period. However, you can eliminate these cookies any time before the expiration date.

In addition, we also provide links to our social network accounts, which include but are not limited to, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn from our websites. If you access these pages, cookies from these social media networks will be downloaded to your computer for different purposes such as tracking, analytics or advertising.

With whom we share this information

As outlined in our Privacy Notice, any personal data we collect via cookies may be shared with certain service providers for the purpose of personalizing your website experience, obtaining analytic, and to help maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may opt out of cookies on our Sites, as discussed below. Opting out of certain types of cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites and may prevent you from being able to access certain features on the Sites.

Please note that your preferences are generally applied on a browser and device basis. So, you will need to set your cookie preferences for each browser and device you use to access our Sites. Further, if you subsequently delete cookies, your preferences may be lost and need to be reset.

Cookie Preference Tool. You can review or change your preferences for most cookies on our Sites (including to opt out of all but required cookies) by adjusting your preferences through our Cookie Preferences Tool. This can be done by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link (or if you are in California the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link) in the footer of our Sites.

Browser Settings. Another way you can adjust and manage your cookie preferences is through your browser settings (as further explained below). For most browsers, you may delete, review and block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, if you use your browser settings to block all or certain cookies, this may affect the functionality of our Sites and you may not be able to access parts of our Sites. The “Help” menu for most browsers provides additional information about how you can manage cookies for that browser.

For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies you can contact us at dpo@septerna.com or +1-650-338-3533 and ask for the Data Protection Officer.

You can also find more information in our Privacy Notice.

This Policy may be changed at any time by Septerna.