Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on iscovici.com, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like security, network management, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Note: While localStorage is technically not a cookie, it serves a similar purpose for storing data locally in your browser. It is considered strictly necessary for the website's functionality.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to improve the website and understand how users interact with our content.

Important: We have configured Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means your IP address is anonymized before any data is processed or stored. Additionally, we have disabled all advertising features and remarketing capabilities.

2.3 Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager (GTM-MCJD5ZX) is used to manage analytics tags. It helps us deploy and update tracking code without modifying the website codebase. GTM itself does not set cookies but facilitates the loading of Google Analytics.

3. What We Do NOT Use

For transparency, here's what we explicitly do NOT use on this website:

• No advertising cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or remarketing
• No social media tracking: We do not embed social media tracking pixels or cookies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking)
• No third-party advertising networks: No ad networks or affiliate tracking
• No fingerprinting: We do not use device fingerprinting or advanced tracking techniques
• No cross-site tracking: Cookies are limited to this domain only

4. Cookie Categories Under ePrivacy Directive

5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:

• Strictly necessary cookies (localStorage): Technical necessity - these are essential for the website to function and do not require consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) - you must actively consent via our cookie banner before these cookies are set

6. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit iscovici.com, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use analytics cookies. You can:

• Accept: Allow analytics cookies to be set
• Decline: Block analytics cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
• Manage preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will display the banner again.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after closing the browser
• View and delete existing cookies

Browser-specific instructions:

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality. Blocking analytics cookies will not impact your browsing experience.

6.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

6.4 Clear localStorage

To clear locally stored preferences (localStorage):

1. Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12 or right-click > Inspect)
2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
3. Find "Local Storage" in the sidebar
4. Select iscovici.com
5. Click "Clear All" or delete individual items

Alternatively, clearing all browser data will remove localStorage along with cookies.

7. Third-Party Cookie Information

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies to help analyze how users interact with websites.

• Data collected: Anonymized usage data, device information, page views
• Privacy safeguards: IP anonymization enabled, advertising features disabled
• Cookie lifespan: Up to 2 years
• Data retention: Automatically deleted after 14 months
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics terms: https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked.

Currently, there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. This website respects your cookie preferences set via our cookie banner. If you decline analytics cookies, we will not track your activity regardless of DNT settings.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

All Google Analytics data is automatically deleted from Google's servers after 14 months, regardless of cookie lifespan.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

If we make material changes, we will notify users through a prominent notice on the website.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

12. Additional Resources

• Privacy Policy - Learn about how we protect your personal data
• All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies
• Your Online Choices - Manage advertising cookie preferences across websites
• ICO Cookies Guidance - UK Information Commissioner's Office guidance on cookies