Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on the Khromie website
Last Updated: 2025-05-15
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give site owners useful information about how their site is being used.
This page explains what cookies we use on the Khromie website, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and respecting your privacy choices.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as remembering your consent preferences. Necessary cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| khromie_consent | Khromie | Stores your cookie consent preferences and regulatory region (local storage) | Local Storage | Persistent until cleared |
| x-geo | Khromie | Determines your geographic region to apply the appropriate consent framework | Session | Session |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Cloudflare Turnstile challenge verification for bot protection | Session | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting usage data. This information helps us improve the site experience. These cookies are only set if you grant analytics consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics 4. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | Persistent | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. Used to persist session data across page navigations. | Persistent | 2 years | |
| _cid | Khromie | First-party analytics identifier for consistent session measurement | Persistent | 2 years |
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used for advertising, retargeting, and cross-site tracking purposes. They help deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies are only set if you grant marketing consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browsers for advertising and site analytics on behalf of Meta Pixel | Persistent | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores click identifiers for ad attribution and conversion tracking | Persistent | 3 months |
Your Consent Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the right to make informed decisions about the use of cookies and similar technologies on websites you visit.
Your rights include:
- The right to be informed about what cookies are used and why, before they are set.
- The right to grant or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
- The right to accept or reject Analytics and Marketing cookie categories independently.
- The right to have non-essential cookies removed when you withdraw consent.
Categories Requiring Consent
Under GDPR, the following cookie categories require your explicit consent before they can be set: Analytics Cookies and Marketing Cookies. Necessary Cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the website to function.
How to Exercise Your Rights
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This will open the consent preferences dialog where you can grant or withdraw consent for each cookie category. Your choices take effect immediately without requiring a page reload.
Your Consent Rights (LGPD)
Under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), if you are located in Brazil, you have the right to grant or withdraw consent for the processing of your personal data through cookies and similar technologies at any time.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for processing personal data through Analytics and Marketing cookies is your explicit consent (Art. 7, I of the LGPD). Necessary cookies are processed under the legitimate interest basis as they are essential for the website to function properly.
Your Rights
- The right to grant or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
- The right to be informed about the purposes of data processing before cookies are set.
- The right to request deletion of personal data collected through cookies.
How to Exercise Your Rights
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. This will open the consent preferences dialog where you can grant or withdraw consent for each cookie category. When you withdraw consent, all cookies in the denied categories are immediately removed from your browser.
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.
Your Rights
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information at any time.
- The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. GPC is a browser-level setting that automatically communicates your preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. When we detect a GPC signal from your browser, we automatically treat it as a valid opt-out request and disable marketing cookies.
Manual Opt-Out
You can also manually opt out by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the website footer, or by clicking "Cookie Settings" to open the consent preferences dialog. From there, you can disable Analytics and Marketing cookies to stop the collection of personal information through these technologies.
Server-Side Analytics
In addition to client-side cookies, we use server-side data collection to ensure accurate usage measurement. Your consent choices are respected identically across both collection methods.
How It Works
Usage data is collected through a first-party endpoint and forwarded to Google Analytics. The same consent signals that control client-side cookies also govern what data is collected and forwarded server-side.
When Consent Is Denied
- Only anonymous, non-identifying data is collected for aggregate traffic estimation.
- No cookies are set on your browser when analytics consent is denied.
- No client identifiers or user-specific parameters are included in the collected data.