Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15th January 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience, analyse website performance, and deliver personalised content and advertisements. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, so they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to track website usage, page views, and user behaviour patterns to improve our services.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. They remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalised experience.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Ads for remarketing and targeted advertising.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores user cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - attribution | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads - remarketing and targeting | 1 year | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and user behaviour insights
- Google Ads: Enables remarketing and targeted advertising campaigns
- Google Fonts: Delivers web fonts for consistent typography
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences whilst still providing valuable analytics and advertising services. This technology allows us to:
- Adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices
- Provide privacy-focused measurement when consent is not given
- Ensure compliance with privacy regulations whilst maintaining service quality
- Respect your preferences for analytics and advertising cookies
How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For Google Ads, you can visit the Google Ads Settings page to control personalised advertising.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@stellarpulse.top
Phone: +351 251 445 874
Address: StellarPulse Lda., Avenida da Liberdade 125, 4786-441 Braga, Portugal