Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Flagid.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve personalized advertising. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., consent preferences, security)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure ad performance
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| flagid_consent | Flagid.org | Stores your consent preferences (granted/denied) | 1 year |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Flagid.org | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| flagid_session | Flagid.org | Session identifier for maintaining your session | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
2.3 Advertising Cookies
| Service | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Serves personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. Respects consent choices via Google Consent Mode v2. |
Note: Google AdSense may set additional cookies. Please refer to their privacy policy for details:
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party cookies from trusted partners:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Web analytics service (Property ID: G-WRBE5ZZGBE) - operates in consent mode
- Google AdSense: Contextual advertising network (Publisher ID: ca-pub-6114758564581825) - respects consent preferences
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Our Consent Banner
We use a custom consent banner integrated with Google Consent Mode v2 to manage your cookie preferences in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations.
How to manage your preferences:
- First Visit: You'll see a consent banner when you first visit our site. Choose to accept all cookies or reject non-essential cookies.
- Change Settings: Click the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer at any time to modify your choices.
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time through the Cookie Settings link.
What happens with each choice:
- Accept All: Google Analytics and AdSense operate normally with full tracking and personalized ads.
- Reject All: Analytics and ads switch to privacy-safe mode with cookieless measurement and non-personalized ads only.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Warning: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on Flagid.org and prevent certain features from working properly.
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- NAI Opt-Out: Network Advertising Initiative
- DAA Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance
- EDAA Opt-Out: Your Online Choices (EU)
5. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We honor your choices made through our Consent Management Platform, which provides more granular control than DNT.
6. Cookie Lifespan
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (24 hours to 2 years, depending on the cookie)
- Consent Cookie: Stored for 1 year to remember your preferences
7. International Transfers
Some of our cookie providers (e.g., Google) may transfer and process data in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are protected by:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions for certain jurisdictions
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top to see when changes were made.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies:
- EU/EEA/UK (GDPR): Right to withdraw consent, access cookie data, and object to processing
- California (CCPA): Right to opt-out of sale of personal information, right to delete
- Canada (PIPEDA): Right to withdraw consent and access personal information
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@flagid.org
- Website: Contact Form
11. Technical Details
Consent Management: We use Google Consent Mode v2, which allows Google services to dynamically adjust their behavior based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with:
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other international privacy regulations
Cookieless Measurement: When you deny consent, Google Analytics and AdSense use privacy-safe "cookieless pings" - anonymous, aggregated signals that provide basic insights without identifying you personally.
12. Children's Privacy
Flagid.org does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, please obtain parental consent before using our website or accepting cookies.