1. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored by the browser. localStorage is technically different but performs a similar on-device storage function.
2. Current configuration
The website uses storage needed for operation and Google Analytics 4 for aggregated statistics only after consent to analytics. Without consent, no Google tag is downloaded and no analytics data is sent.
3. Technologies used
| Name | Category and purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| simila_cookie_consent_v1 (localStorage) | Necessary: remembers the visitor’s cookie-category choice | First party | 6 months |
| PHPSESSID | Necessary: security, session handling and contact-form rate limiting | First party / hosting | Browser session |
| _ga | Analytics: distinguishes browsers; set only after consent to GA4 | Google Analytics | Up to 13 months |
| _ga_<container-id> | Analytics: maintains session state; set only after consent to GA4 | Google Analytics | Up to 13 months |
4. Consent and preferences
Optional categories are off by default. “Accept all” permits analytics; “Reject all” keeps only necessary storage; “Customise” allows a granular choice. Preferences can be changed at any time using “Change cookie preferences” in every footer. Refusal does not restrict access.
The fixed gear button, visible at the bottom left after a choice, lets you reopen preferences and policy links at any time. Consent can be withdrawn with one click.
5. How GA4 works
The website uses basic consent mode: Google code is not downloaded before consent. After acceptance, GA4 may collect page views, technical device information, approximate geographic area and interactions with the website. Advertising features, Google Signals and ad personalisation remain disabled.
6. Browser controls
Visitors can delete cookies and localStorage in browser settings. Deleting the stored preference makes the banner appear again. Blocking all technical cookies may affect the contact form.
7. Updates and contact
This policy will be updated when tools or providers change. Questions: laiaticisimila@gmail.com.