What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and personalize content.
Cookies do not contain personal data such as your name or email address — they only identify your browser and device.
Cookies we use
The following table lists the cookies used on college-council.com:
| Cookie name | Category | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent_v2 |
Essential | 365 days | Remembers your cookie consent preferences |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics user identification — distinguishes unique visitors |
_ga_* |
Analytics | 2 years | Stores Google Analytics session data |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours | Distinguishes user sessions in Google Analytics |
_gat |
Analytics | 1 minute | Throttles Google Analytics request rate |
Cookie categories
Cookies on our website are divided into three categories, matching the options shown in our cookie banner:
Essential (always active)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include remembering your cookie preferences and basic website functionality.
Analytics (require consent)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website — which pages are most popular, how long visits last, and where traffic comes from. We use Google Analytics via Google Tag Manager. These cookies are only activated after you give consent in the cookie banner.
Marketing (require consent)
Marketing cookies are used to display personalized ads based on your interests. They include ad storage (ad_storage), user data (ad_user_data), and ad personalization (ad_personalization). They are only activated after you give consent.
How to manage cookies
You have full control over cookies on our website:
Cookie banner
On your first visit, you will see a banner allowing you to accept, decline, or customize cookie categories. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of the page.
Browser settings
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings:
- Google Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the proper functioning of certain website features.
Local storage
In addition to cookies, our website also uses localStorage technology in the browser. This serves as a fallback mechanism to store your cookie preferences (cookie_consent_v2) in case cookies are not available.
Data stored in localStorage is not automatically sent to our server — it remains exclusively in your browser.
Contact
If you have any questions about our cookie policy, please get in touch via the contact form on college-council.com.