Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 3, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how LIGHTALES ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://lightales.com (the "Website").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your browsing experience more efficient and personalized.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Performance: To monitor website performance and identify technical issues

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website operations.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
lightales_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months localStorage (First-party)
Session cookies Maintains your session state during browsing Session (deleted when browser closes) First-party

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. You can choose to accept or reject these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Provider
_ga Distinguishes unique users and collects anonymous statistics 2 years Google Analytics (Third-party)
_ga_* Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 2 years Google Analytics (Third-party)
_gid Distinguishes users and stores visit information 24 hours Google Analytics (Third-party)
_gat Used to throttle request rate 1 minute Google Analytics (Third-party)

What data does Google Analytics collect?

Google Analytics collects anonymous data including: pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, screen resolution, geographic location (country/city), traffic source (how you found our website), and basic interaction events (clicks, scrolls).

This data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

  • First-party cookies: Set directly by our website (lightales.com). Used for essential functionality and storing your preferences.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services like Google Analytics. Used for analytics and performance monitoring.

5. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years) or until you manually delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which cookies to accept:

  • Accept All: Enables all cookies (necessary and analytics)
  • Accept Selected: Choose which optional cookies to enable
  • Reject All: Only necessary cookies will be used

6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the website to see the consent banner again
  • Contacting us at septimiu@systhema.ro

6.3 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking or deleting necessary cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly if you disable all cookies.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy preferences, we currently do not respond to DNT signals. You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (LinkedIn, 500px, Pexels). These external sites have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies before interacting with their content.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

10. Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you want to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

11. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this policy:

Septimiu Lupea
Deva, Hunedoara District, Romania
Email: septimiu@systhema.ro

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