Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. Cookies We Use
Ethovara uses a minimal cookie footprint in keeping with our commitment to user privacy. We do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies.
Strictly Necessary (No Consent Required)
These are required for the basic functioning of the Website. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ethovara_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted/declined) so we don't show the banner repeatedly | Until cleared by user |
Note: This entry is stored using browser localStorage, not a traditional cookie. See Section 3 below.
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
If you accept our cookie banner, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the Website. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data only — no personal identification is possible from this data.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users; used to generate aggregate usage statistics | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
Analytics cookies are only set if you have accepted our cookie banner. If you click "Decline," no analytics cookies are placed.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your cookie consent preference (key: ethovara_cookie_consent). This is a client-side storage mechanism and no data from localStorage is transmitted to our servers.
You can clear localStorage at any time through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browser's site data.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website does not use third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or affiliate tracking technologies. We do not embed third-party content that sets cookies without your knowledge.
If you click external links from our Website (e.g., links to sources cited in articles), those external websites may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We have no control over and take no responsibility for third-party cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete individual cookies
- Block all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies specifically
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, though it will have minimal impact on Ethovara as we use very few cookies.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit Ethovara, we display a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:
- Accept All: Allows both necessary and analytics cookies.
- Decline: Only strictly necessary local storage (consent record) is retained; no analytics cookies are set.
Your preference is stored in your browser's localStorage. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's site data for ethovara.com and revisiting the site.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at:
- Email: info@ethovara.com