Effective Date: 31 October 2024
Owner: Luis Navar

This Cookies Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on luisnavar.com (the "Website"). By using this Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent banner, the cookie settings on the footer or by adjusting your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner. Cookies can also help track user behavior and enhance your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on luisnavar.com:

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website and are provided by Framer. They allow you to use the website's features, such as form submissions and secure areas. These include:
  
  

  • visitor_id: Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests. It has a 365 days expiration.
    
    

  • session: Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. It has a 365 days expiration.
    
    

  • cookie_consent: This cookie is used to remember your choice about cookies on luisnavar.com It has a 365 days expiration.
    
    

  • protectedAccessCookie: This cookie is used to remember when you've entered a password on protected pages. It has a 7 day expiration.
    
    

• Analytics and Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website, by collecting information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay on them, and any issues you encounter. We use these cookies to improve the performance and user experience of the Website. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
  
  

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use Google Analytics 4 cookies to track user behavior, traffic, and performance. Google Analytics collects data such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behavior. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

     GA4 primarily relies on two main cookies set by the analytics.js library:

    1. _ga cookie: This cookie acts as the workhorse for distinguishing individual users. It assigns a unique identifier to each visitor, allowing GA4 to track their movements across your website and build user profiles. It has a 2 years default expiration time.

    2. ga<container-id> cookie: This cookie focuses on session state data. It tracks a user’s activity during a specific visit, helping GA4 understand things like session duration and page flow. It has a 2 years default expiration time.
    
    

• Marketing and Third-Party Cookies: These cookies may be set by third-party providers such as YouTube or Canva, which we use to embed video content and presentations on the website. These cookies may track your behaviour across different websites to provide personalized content or ads.

3. Managing Cookies

Upon your first visit to the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting the settings in the banner through our Cookie Settings link on the footer or by configuring your web browser settings. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, you can visit these helpful resources:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Apple Safari

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from the following third-party providers:

• YouTube: Cookies from embedded videos in case studies, use by YouTube for ad content and to track activity.

• Canva: Cookies from Canva embeds (used in Case Studies) are used to track activity on the embedded design.

These third-party cookies may collect data independently and in accordance with their own privacy policies. Please review their respective policies for more details.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies used on this Website may be either:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

The duration of persistent cookies may vary depending on the type of cookie and its purpose. Most analytics cookies, for example, will last for up to 2 years unless you delete them sooner.

6. Your Consent

By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree to the use of these cookies, you can opt out by managing your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner or adjusting your browser settings.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date at the top of the policy will be updated.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Luis Navar
Email: cookies@luisnavar.com