This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on our website, why we use them, and how you can control and manage your cookie preferences.
Mindcreativa.Studio ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at mindcreativa.studio. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This policy is issued in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679), which together require that we obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
We classify cookies into four categories based on their purpose, in line with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UK Cookie Guide and EU guidance:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent. They are typically set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security — distinguishes human users from automated bots. | Strictly Necessary | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security cookie to pass the Cloudflare DDoS protection page. | Strictly Necessary | Session / 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Mindcreativa.Studio | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again. | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Mindcreativa.Studio | Stores your preferred language/locale setting. | Strictly Necessary | 12 months |
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mindcreativa_session | Mindcreativa.Studio | Maintains your session state as you navigate the website. | Functional | Session |
| ui_preferences | Mindcreativa.Studio | Stores UI preferences such as dismissed banners or modals. | Functional | 30 days |
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique ID for the current session to generate statistical data. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Analytics | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, which is based in the United States. Data transfers are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram) | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising and track conversions from ads. | Marketing | 3 months |
| fr | Meta Platforms | Used by Facebook to show relevant ads and measure their effectiveness. | Marketing | 3 months |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads (Google LLC) | Used by Google Ads to re-engage visitors likely to convert based on their behaviour. | Marketing | Session |
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
Your preferences are saved in a cookie named cookie_consent for 12 months. You can change your preferences at any time (see Section 6 below).
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website (if available) or by clearing your cookies and revisiting our website to be presented with the consent banner again.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a cookie is set. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:
You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For interest-based advertising, you may opt out via the Your Online Choices platform (for EU users) or the NAI Opt-out Tool.
Some cookies are set by third-party services appearing on our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for the content of third-party websites.
Our website may contain links to other websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to our website. When you follow a link to another website, we encourage you to read that website's privacy and cookie policies.
Some browsers support a Do Not Track ("DNT") feature, which signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. As there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, our website does not respond differently based on DNT signals. Your cookie consent preferences set via our banner remain the primary mechanism for managing tracking on our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in the law, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. If the changes are significant, we will notify you via a prominent notice on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.