1. Introduction
Welcome to PleoConsult's Cookie Policy. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Functions: To ensure the website functions properly, such as maintaining your session and form submissions
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve our services
- Advertising: To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and show relevant content to users who have previously visited our site
Your Control Over Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using our cookie consent banner when you first visit our site
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
2. Types of Cookies We Use
A) Essential Cookies
Always Active
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
Purposes:
- Session Management: Maintaining your logged-in state and preserving form data as you navigate through pages
- Security: Protecting against fraudulent activity and ensuring the security of your data
- Form Functionality: Enabling form submissions and remembering your preferences during your session
- Cookie Consent: Remembering your cookie consent preferences
No consent is required for these cookies as they are essential for the website to operate.
B) Analytics Cookies
With Consent
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services.
Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure and analyze website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors find our site, and where we can make improvements.
Data Collected:
- Pages visited and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Browser type and version
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- Traffic source (how you arrived at our site)
How to Opt Out:
C) Advertising Cookies
With Consent
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They remember that you have visited our site and may share this information with advertising partners.
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure how effectively our advertising campaigns lead to valuable actions on our website, such as form submissions.
Purposes:
- Conversion Tracking: Measuring the effectiveness of our ads by tracking when users complete valuable actions after clicking on our ads
- Remarketing: Showing relevant ads to users who have previously visited our website
- Ad Personalization: Delivering more relevant advertising based on user interests
How to Opt Out:
- Use our cookie consent banner to decline advertising cookies
- Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
- Visit Your Online Choices to manage interest-based advertising
- Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
3. Cookie Table
The following table lists the cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
Can be Blocked? |
| session_id |
PleoConsult |
Maintains user session state across page requests |
Essential |
Session |
No |
| cookie_consent |
PleoConsult |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
Essential |
1 year |
No |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier |
Analytics |
2 years |
Yes |
| _ga_* |
Google Analytics |
Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 |
Analytics |
2 years |
Yes |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users (used by older Google Analytics implementations) |
Analytics |
24 hours |
Yes |
| _gcl_au |
Google Ads |
Used by Google Ads for conversion tracking and remarketing |
Advertising |
90 days |
Yes |
| _gcl_* |
Google Ads |
Google Click Identifier for conversion tracking |
Advertising |
90 days |
Yes |
| _fbp |
Facebook |
Used by Facebook for advertising and analytics |
Advertising |
3 months |
Yes |
Note: The table above lists the main cookies used on our website. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our site. We regularly review and update this table to reflect current usage.
4. How to Manage Cookies
There are several ways you can manage or delete cookies:
Cookie Banner on Our Site
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings"
- Go to "Privacy and security" > "Third-party cookies"
- Choose to block third-party cookies or manage exceptions
- To delete cookies, go to "Privacy and security" > "Clear browsing data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) and select "Settings"
- Go to "Privacy & Security" panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," select your preferred option
- Use "Manage Exceptions" to allow or block specific sites
Safari (Mac)
- Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy
- Select "Block all cookies" or choose "Prevent cross-site tracking"
- To manage stored cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings"
- Go to "Cookies and site permissions" > "Cookies and site data"
- Toggle "Block third-party cookies" on or off
- Use "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
Opt-Out Links for Analytics
If you prefer not to have your data collected by Google Analytics, you can:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activities across multiple websites. We do not control these cookies.
Google Privacy Policy
For more information about how Google uses cookies for analytics and advertising, please visit:
Other Analytics Providers
We may use other analytics and marketing services in the future. Any new services will be covered by this cookie policy, and we will update this page accordingly.
Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media plugins for platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook. These plugins may set cookies when you interact with them. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these social media platforms for more information:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware of the following:
What Still Works
- Our website will still be accessible and functional
- You can still browse all pages and view content
- You can still submit consultation requests through our form
- Essential functionality will continue to work normally
Potential Limitations
- Some features may not work as intended
- You may need to re-enter information if you navigate away from a form
- Your preferences will not be remembered across visits
- Some interactive elements may not function properly
Important: Disabling advertising and analytics cookies means we cannot track conversions from our advertising campaigns. This may affect the relevance of ads you see and our ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.
7. Do Not Track
What is Do Not Track?
Do Not Track (DNT) is a browser setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that they do not track your online activity. The DNT signal is a voluntary standard, and not all websites honor it.
Our Response to DNT Signals
Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals in a standardized way across all browsers. However, you can use our cookie consent banner to opt out of analytics and advertising cookies, which achieves a similar result.
We are committed to respecting your privacy preferences and encourage you to use the cookie management tools provided on our website.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- We may display a notice on our website informing you of the changes
- We may prompt you to review and update your cookie preferences
- For major changes, we may send an email notification to users who have provided their email address
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
