Cookie Policy
Effective date: 18 February 2026 · Last updated: 18 May 2026
Cookie policies are the long-distance trails of the internet: technically open to everyone, walked by almost no one. We can't promise this one will be quite as rewarding, though. If you've made it this far, the short version: we use one analytics tool to understand which stories people actually read. No advertising, no tracking across other sites. The detail is below if you want it. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal information more broadly.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
2. First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Advencha through this Site. Third-party cookies are set by other organisations through our Site — for example, analytics providers. Both types may be used to collect information about your online activity.
3. Session and persistent cookies
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. We may use both types depending on the purpose.
4. Similar technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixels or tags) and local storage. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Where we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we include these similar technologies.
5. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the Site function correctly, to understand how visitors use the Site, to improve the user experience, and to remember your preferences. We do not currently use cookies for advertising or targeted marketing purposes.
6. Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure areas. The Site cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Functional cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of the Site by remembering choices you make, such as your preferred settings or form entries. They help provide a smoother, more personalised experience. If you disable these cookies, some features of the Site may not work as intended.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on the Site, and whether they encounter any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data solely to improve how the Site works.
7. Specific cookies used on this Site
The non-essential cookies currently set when you visit the Site are:
Google Analytics 4 (provider: Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC). We use Google Analytics 4, measurement ID G-L3MQX86BS2, to understand how visitors find and use the Site so we can improve it. Google Analytics sets the following cookies on your device:
_ga — used to distinguish unique visitors. Expires after 2 years.
_ga_L3MQX86BS2 — used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
Data collected by Google Analytics is processed by Google in the United States and other countries where Google operates servers. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, by declining analytics cookies in our cookie banner the first time you visit the Site, or by blocking cookies through your browser settings as described below.
8. Your choices and how to manage cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly or your experience may be affected.
You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them at allaboutcookies.org.
9. Do Not Track signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor developments in this area.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material revisions are listed below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
18 May 2026 — Added Section 7 disclosing the specific non-essential cookies set on this Site (Google Analytics 4 cookies _ga and _ga_L3MQX86BS2). Renumbered subsequent sections accordingly.
18 February 2026 — Initial publication.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at legal@advencha.co.