Cookie Notice

Last updated: 8 October 2025

Scala Biodesign Ltd ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on scalabiohq.com (the "Site") and in the Scala protein-engineering platform. This Notice explains what cookies we set, why we use them, and how you can manage them. For broader information on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They allow us to recognise your browser across sessions, preserve your account state, and understand how researchers interact with the platform. We also use related browser technologies such as localStorage (used, for example, to remember that you have dismissed the cookie notice).

2. How We Use Cookies on the Scala Platform

Because Scala is a technical B2B research tool, the cookies we set are lean and purpose-driven. We do not run ad-retargeting or social-media tracking. The table below lists the specific cookies in use:

Cookie / key	Purpose	Category	Lifetime
sbd_session	Maintains your authenticated session while logged in to the platform	Strictly necessary	Session
sbd_csrf	Cross-site request forgery protection token	Strictly necessary	Session
cookie-banner-dismissed-ts (localStorage)	Records the timestamp when you dismissed the cookie notice so we do not show it again for 6 months	Strictly necessary	6 months
_ga	Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors to help us understand aggregate platform usage patterns	Analytics	24 months
_ga_*	Analytics: maintains session state for Google Analytics	Analytics	24 months

3. Notice and Choice

Scala Biodesign operates under a notice-only consent model consistent with Israeli law. By continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this Notice. You may opt out of analytics cookies at any time by configuring your browser to block them (see Section 5) or by dismissing the cookie banner and then blocking analytics cookies in your browser settings. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking core platform functionality such as login.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Analytics cookies on this Site are set by Google Analytics acting as our service provider. Google Analytics processes usage data on our behalf under a data-processing agreement. We do not use third-party advertising, social-media, or affiliate-tracking cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies. Instructions for common browsers are available at aboutcookies.org. Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to the Scala platform.

To reopen the cookie notice at any time, use the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer of this page.

6. Changes and Contact

We may update this Notice when we add or remove technologies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Scala Biodesign Ltd
Yigal Alon 94, Floor 12
Tel Aviv 6789155, Israel
Email: [email protected]