Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit the site or navigate from page to page.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by a domain different from the website you are visiting).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning of the website.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analyze how you use our website to improve it.
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
- Show you relevant advertising on other platforms.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Technical Cookies (Necessary)
These are essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate and use basic features. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. They do not require your consent.
3.2. Analytics Cookies
These allow us to analyze website usage anonymously to improve its performance and content. We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager for this purpose.
3.3. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These allow us to show relevant advertising based on your interests and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Ads and Facebook Pixel (Meta) to manage our advertising and remarketing campaigns.
4. Cookies We Use
4.1. Technical Cookies (Necessary)
| Cookie |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
| cookieconsent_status |
Necessary |
Stores your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Own |
| PHPSESSID |
Necessary |
Maintains user session |
Session |
Own |
4.2. Google Tag Manager Cookies
| Cookie |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
| _gcl_au |
Marketing |
Stores Google Ads conversions |
90 days |
Google |
4.3. Google Analytics Cookies
| Cookie |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
| _ga |
Analytics |
Distinguishes unique users by assigning an ID |
2 years |
Google |
| _ga_* |
Analytics |
Maintains session state in GA4 |
2 years |
Google |
| _gid |
Analytics |
Distinguishes users for 24 hours |
24 hours |
Google |
| _gat |
Analytics |
Limits the number of requests |
1 minute |
Google |
4.4. Google Ads Cookies
| Cookie |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
| _gcl_aw |
Marketing |
Ad conversion tracking |
90 days |
Google |
| _gac_* |
Marketing |
Campaign information for Google Ads |
90 days |
Google |
| IDE |
Marketing |
DoubleClick personalized advertising |
13 months |
Google |
| NID |
Marketing |
Google preferences and advertising |
6 months |
Google |
| 1P_JAR |
Marketing |
Collects website statistics |
1 month |
Google |
| CONSENT |
Necessary |
Stores Google cookie consent |
2 years |
Google |
4.5. Facebook/Meta Pixel Cookies
| Cookie |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Provider |
| _fbp |
Marketing |
Identifies browsers for advertising |
90 days |
Meta |
| _fbc |
Marketing |
Stores last Facebook ad click |
90 days |
Meta |
| fr |
Marketing |
Facebook advertising and tracking |
90 days |
Meta |
| tr |
Marketing |
Facebook Pixel conversion tracking |
Session |
Meta |
| xs |
Marketing |
Session ID for Facebook users |
90 days |
Meta |
| c_user |
Marketing |
Facebook user ID |
90 days |
Meta |
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1. Through Our Cookie Panel
When you first access our website, a banner is displayed allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Configure your preferences by category.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
5.2. Through Your Browser
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
Please note that if you disable all cookies, some website features may not work properly.
5.3. Third-Party Opt-Out
You can also manage third-party cookies directly:
6. Third-Party Information
6.1. Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager)
Google LLC is a US company participating in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Their cookies are used for web analytics and advertising. More information:
6.2. Meta (Facebook Pixel)
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited processes data in the EU. Facebook Pixel is used to measure conversions and create audiences for advertising. More information:
7. International Transfers
Some of the third parties mentioned may transfer data outside the European Economic Area. In these cases, appropriate safeguards apply, such as adherence to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies used or for legal reasons. The last update date is indicated at the beginning of this document. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
9. Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy:
- Email: info@gastrodigital.global
- Website: https://gastrodigital.global
