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Cookie Policy

Last updated: [DATE] · Version 1.0
Note: Working template for EU GDPR / ePrivacy and the UAE PDPL. Confirm the exact cookies, names and durations against your live GA4 and Meta Pixel configuration, and have counsel review before publication. Replace fields in [brackets].

01 What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels, SDKs) work in comparable ways. We use them to make the site work, to remember your choices, and — only with your permission — to understand traffic and measure advertising.

02 Consent first

Analytics and marketing cookies do not run until you accept them in our cookie banner. When you first visit, nothing beyond strictly necessary storage is set. You can accept all, reject all, or choose by category, and you can change your decision at any time using Manage cookie settings above or the link in the footer.

03 Categories we use

Strictly necessary  Always active. Required for security, basic functionality and to remember your privacy choices. These do not require consent.

NamePurposeStoredSet by
darrap_consentRemembers your cookie choices~12 monthsDarrap (this site)
__cf_* / cf_*Security, bot mitigation, performanceSession–1 yrCloudflare

Analytics  Loaded only if you consent. Helps us see how the site is used so we can improve it. IP is anonymised.

NamePurposeStoredSet by
_gaDistinguishes unique visitors2 yearsGoogle Analytics 4
_ga_<id>Maintains session state2 yearsGoogle Analytics 4
_gidDistinguishes visitors (24h)24 hoursGoogle Analytics 4

Marketing  Loaded only if you consent. Used to measure and improve our advertising campaigns.

NamePurposeStoredSet by
_fbpIdentifies the browser for ad measurement3 monthsMeta (Facebook) Pixel
frAd delivery and measurement3 monthsMeta (Facebook) Pixel

04 Third parties & transfers

When enabled, Google (Analytics) and Meta (Pixel) process data as described in their own policies and may transfer it outside your country. See Google's privacy policy and Meta's privacy policy. How we handle international transfers is described in our Privacy Policy.

05 Managing cookies in your browser

Besides our banner, you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the site. Browser instructions: Chrome, Safari, Firefox.

06 Changes & contact

We may update this policy as our tools change; the "last updated" date will reflect this. Questions: [privacy@darrap.com].