Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 11, 2025 · EU ePrivacy & GDPR Compliant

This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how Ficita uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This Policy is published in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable cookie laws.

By continuing to use our website after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

Quick Summary

  • We use 3 categories of cookies: Essential, Analytics, and Advertising
  • Essential cookies are always active -you cannot disable them
  • Analytics & Advertising cookies require your explicit consent
  • You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or contacting us

1What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. They can also help websites understand how visitors use their services.

Small Text Files

Typically 1-4 KB stored on your device

Time-Limited

Session cookies expire when browser closes

Controllable

Delete or block cookies at any time

2Types of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies used on our website into the following categories:

Essential Cookies
Always Active

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, account authentication, and your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

  • GDPR Consent Cookie -Stores your cookie consent choice
  • Session Cookie -Maintains your browsing session
  • CSRF Token -Protects against cross-site request forgery
Analytics Cookies
Requires Consent

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate between pages. We use this information solely to improve the performance and user experience of our website.

  • Page Views -Which tools and pages you visit
  • Session Duration -How long you spend on each page
  • Referral Source -How you arrived at our site

Note: We use privacy-focused analytics. Data is anonymized and never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Advertising Cookies
Requires Consent

These cookies are used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant sponsored content. They may track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests to show you more relevant advertisements.

  • Ad Targeting -Display relevant sponsored content
  • Ad Frequency -Limit how often you see the same ad
  • Cross-Site Tracking -Track browsing across websites

4How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following specific purposes:

Security

Protect the website against attacks and ensure safe browsing

Preferences

Remember your settings and consent choices

Analytics

Understand how visitors use our website and tools

Advertising

Deliver relevant sponsored content to support our free tools

5Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies from the following third-party providers:

G

Google Analytics

analytics.google.com

Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. Google Privacy Policy

G

Google AdSense / DoubleClick

google.com/adsense

Advertising platform that displays targeted ads on our website. These cookies track browsing behavior across websites to serve relevant ads. You can opt out at Google Ads Settings.

We do not control and are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these third-party providers.

6Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

Method 1: Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can:

  • Click "Accept All" to accept all cookies including analytics and advertising
  • Click "Reject All" to reject all non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be set)

Method 2: Browser Settings

You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Here's how for popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings → Cookies

Firefox

Preferences → Privacy

Safari

Preferences → Privacy

Edge

Settings → Cookies

Method 3: Delete Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies already stored on your computer at any time. In most browsers, you can find this option under "Clear browsing data" or "Clear history." Note that deleting cookies will also remove your consent preference, and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.

Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to operate.

8Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar technologies:

Local StorageBrowser

Similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use Local Storage to save your GDPR consent preference and tool settings locally in your browser.

Web Beacons (Pixels)Third-Party

Small transparent images embedded in emails or web pages to track opens and clicks. Used by our email and advertising partners.

The same consent requirements that apply to cookies also apply to these similar technologies under the ePrivacy Directive.

9Cookie Data & Data Protection

Cookies that collect personal data are subject to the GDPR. This means:

Lawful Basis

We rely on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies, and legitimate interest for essential cookies.

Data Minimization

We only collect cookie data that is necessary for the specific purposes described in this Policy.

EU Storage

Cookie data is processed and stored on servers within the European Union.

Retention Period

Cookie data is retained only for the duration specified in the cookie table above. Analytics data is anonymized after 14 months.

For more details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this Policy:

  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • We may re-display the cookie consent banner to obtain fresh consent
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy

11Contact Us

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

Company

Ficita

Jurisdiction

European Union

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Your Cookie Rights

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies via browser settings
  • Request info about cookie data

Related Pages

Privacy Policy

How we handle your data

Terms & Conditions

Rules for using our service