Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user's device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when visiting certain web pages. Their purposes may vary: recognizing the user, remembering their preferences, obtaining information about browsing habits, or improving the user experience.
2. Types of cookies used
The website francisbyte.com uses first-party and third-party cookies for different purposes. Below are the types of cookies used:
- Technical or necessary cookies: essential for the correct operation of the website and allow, for example, navigation and the use of different options or services available.
- Personalization cookies: allow information to be remembered so the user accesses the service with certain general characteristics (such as language or regional settings).
- Analytics cookies: allow the number of users to be quantified and their behavior on the website to be analyzed, in order to improve the services offered. These cookies may be first-party or third-party (for example, Google Analytics).
- Third-party cookies: the site may integrate external services, such as Google Maps, YouTube, or Google reCAPTCHA, which set their own cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the service or for statistical purposes.
3. Cookies used on this website
Depending on the configuration and active services, the site francisbyte.com may use the following cookies:
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users and analyze website usage. | _ga: 2 years / _gid: 24 hours / _gat: 1 minute | Third party (analytics) |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Used to manage web traffic and ensure site security. | 30 minutes | Third party (technical) |
| wordpress_test_cookie | First party | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. | Session | Technical |
| rc::a / rc::b / rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA | Protects forms against spam and automated abuse. | Variable | Third party (security) |
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: distinguish users and analyze website usage.
Duration: _ga: 2 years / _gid: 24 hours / _gat: 1 minute
Type: Third party (analytics)
Cloudflare (__cf_bm)
Provider: Cloudflare Inc.
Purpose: web traffic management and site security.
Duration: 30 minutes
Type: Third party (technical)
WordPress (wordpress_test_cookie)
Provider: First party
Purpose: check whether the browser accepts cookies.
Duration: session
Type: Technical
Google reCAPTCHA (rc::a / rc::b / rc::c)
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: protect forms against spam and automated abuse.
Duration: variable
Type: Third party (security)
This list may be updated as the services used on the website change.
4. Consent management
When accessing the website for the first time, a notice or banner about the use of cookies will be displayed. The user may accept all cookies, reject them, or configure their preferences. Non-essential cookies will only be installed if the user gives explicit consent.
The user may modify or withdraw consent at any time through the website’s cookie settings panel or via their browser settings.
5. How to delete or disable cookies
The user can allow, block, or delete cookies installed on their device through the settings of the browser they use:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
- Safari (macOS): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
If the user disables all cookies, some website features may no longer be available or may not function correctly.
6. International data transfers
The use of third-party services (such as Google or Cloudflare) may involve the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area. In such cases, the data controller guarantees that these transfers are carried out in accordance with the safeguards set out in Articles 44 et seq. of the GDPR, via Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Updating the cookie policy
This Cookie Policy may be amended due to legal or technical requirements, or due to changes in the services offered. Users are advised to review this policy periodically.
Last update: October 18, 2025