1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and — in some cases — deliver targeted advertising. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and device fingerprinting.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three primary purposes: to make the platform function (essential), to understand how it is used (analytics), and — only where you have given explicit consent — to support marketing activities.
When you first visit the site, you will be shown a consent banner. Essential cookies are always active. Analytics and marketing cookies are only set if you choose to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not track you for marketing purposes.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ia_session | Maintains your session while using the platform | Session |
ia_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
ia_csrf | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These help us understand how visitors use the platform — which features are most used, where users encounter difficulties, and how to improve the experience. Set only with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — usage statistics and behaviour tracking | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)
Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated and your consent will be sought before any such cookies are set.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some functionality on our platform is provided by third parties who may set their own cookies. These are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties:
- Google Fonts — typeface loading (no personal data stored)
- Google Analytics — usage analytics (where consent given)
- Firebase Hosting — platform infrastructure (essential, session-level only)
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Consent banner: When you first visit, choose which categories to accept
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu
- Opt-out tools: For Google Analytics, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the platform.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. Material updates will be communicated through the consent banner. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact: info@andresizquierdo.com