Cookie policy

Last updated: NaNNaN NaN, NaN. This policy explains the use of cookies and similar technologies.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow remembering preferences, measuring traffic, and improving the experience.

2. Types of cookies we use

CategoryPurposeExamplesDurationConsent
Technical / necessaryBasic site functioning (session, security, language preference)cookie_consent, lang, session_idSession - 1 yearNot required (legitimate interest)
AnalyticsMeasure traffic, aggregated behavior, improve site (Google Analytics 4)_ga, _ga_*, _gid2 months - 14 monthsRequired (opt-in)
Marketing / AdvertisingPersonalize ads, measure conversions (Google Ads, Meta Pixel)_fbp, _gcl_au, IDE90 days - 1 yearRequired (opt-in)
Functional / Third-partyFonts (Google Fonts), maps (Google Maps), forms (Formspree)NID, CONSENT, cf_clearanceVariableCase by case

3. Concrete cookies on this site

At publication, the following cookies may be set:

  • cookie_consent (technical, 1 year) — remembers your banner choice.
  • lang (technical, 1 year) — remembers preferred language.
  • _ga, _ga_* (analytics, 14 months) — Google Analytics 4, IP anonymized.
  • _gid (analytics, 24h) — GA4 session.
  • _fbp (marketing, 90 days) — Meta Pixel, if activated.
  • _gcl_au (marketing, 90 days) — Google Ads conversion linker.
  • Cookies from Google Fonts and Google Maps (functional) — loaded only if you interact with the map or fonts are preloaded.

4. Consent management

On entry you will see a banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all: authorize analytics and marketing.
  • Reject non-essential: only technical.
  • Configure: choose per category.

Your preference is stored in cookie_consent. You can change it anytime by clearing site cookies or via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

5. How to disable/delete cookies

From your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
  • Firefox: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and permissions

Note: disabling technical cookies may break site functionality (language selector, forms).

6. Third parties and transfers

Google (Analytics, Ads, Fonts, Maps, Tag Manager) and Meta (Pixel) may receive navigation data. Transfers rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. See their policies: Google, Meta.

7. Contact

Cookie questions: info@castrodigital.net.