Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. These cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or previous actions.
Cookieless Measurements (Google Consent Mode v2)
Before you accept cookies, we collect anonymous aggregated statistics through Google Consent Mode v2. This system allows us to understand how our website is used without individually identifying you.
What do we measure without cookies?
Without your consent, we collect only aggregated and anonymous information:
- Pages visited: What content is most popular and how users navigate the site
- Approximate country: Where our visitors come from (based on IP, which is immediately anonymized)
- Device type: Whether you use mobile, desktop, or tablet
- Browser and operating system: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Windows, macOS, etc.
- Traffic source: How you arrived at our site (search, direct link, social media)
- Visit duration: Approximate time you spend on the site
- Interaction events: Button clicks, scrolling, navigation (without personal identifiers)
What do we NOT measure without cookies?
We respect your privacy and do NOT collect:
- ❌ Unique user identifiers: We don’t create persistent IDs
- ❌ Persistent cookies: We don’t store tracking cookies
- ❌ Cross-session tracking: We don’t link your previous visits
- ❌ User profiles: We don’t create individual behavior profiles
- ❌ Personally identifiable information: We don’t identify you in any way
Legal basis for anonymous measurements
This anonymous measurement is based on our legitimate interest under Art. 6.1.f of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
“The processing of personal data for statistical purposes […] may be based on a legitimate interest recognized by the Union or by a Member State.” - Recital 47 of GDPR
Our legitimate interest consists of:
- Measuring our website’s performance to improve it
- Understanding what content is most useful to our users
- Optimizing the browsing experience
- Making decisions based on aggregated data
Balance of interests:
- Data minimization: We only collect anonymous and aggregated information
- No privacy impact: We don’t identify you or create profiles
- Transparency: We clearly inform you about these measurements
- User control: You can block these measurements if you wish
Your rights regarding anonymous measurements
Although these measurements don’t identify you, you have the right to:
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Block Google Analytics: You can use browser extensions such as:
- uBlock Origin
- Privacy Badger
- Ghostery
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (official from Google)
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Contact us: If you have questions about our measurements, you can contact us
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Exercise your GDPR rights: Access, rectification, deletion, etc.
What happens if you accept analytics cookies?
If you decide to accept analytics cookies, we will enable full tracking with:
- ✅ Unique identifiers:
_ga,_gidcookies for tracking - ✅ Cross-session tracking: We link your visits to understand your behavior
- ✅ Detailed behavioral analysis: Navigation paths, specific interactions
- ✅ Data linking: Previously collected anonymous data will be linked to your user profile
Important: If you accept cookies, data previously collected anonymously will be linked to your new identifier to provide you with a more complete experience.
How we use cookies
At The Godfunded we use cookies to:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its basic functions. Without these cookies, we could not provide the services you request.
Cookies used:
- User session cookies
- Authentication cookies
- Security and CSRF protection cookies
- Language preference cookies
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember the choices you have made (such as your preferred language) and provide you with enhanced and more personalized features.
Cookies used:
- Language preferences (Spanish/English)
- Cookie consent configuration
- Display preferences
Analytics Cookies
We use these cookies to analyze how visitors use our website, which helps us improve performance and user experience.
Cookies used:
- Google Analytics (if enabled)
- Website performance metrics
- User behavior analysis
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party cookies to provide additional functionality:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our website
- Supabase Analytics: For performance analysis of our application
Integration Services
- Supabase: For authentication and data management
- Vercel: For optimization and performance analysis
Cookie Management
How to manage your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
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Through our cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you’ll see a banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
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Preference center: Click “Manage preferences” in the banner to access detailed settings.
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Browser settings: You can configure your browser to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are sent.
How to delete cookies
To delete cookies already stored:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > See all cookies and site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data > Manage data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies and site data
Consent and Legal Basis
Consent
For non-essential cookies, we need your explicit consent before storing them on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Legal Basis
We process cookies under the following legal bases:
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interest to provide our services
- Functionality cookies: User consent
- Analytics cookies: User consent
Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have different durations:
Session Cookies
These are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a specific period:
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Consent cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years (according to Google Analytics settings)
Cookies and Minors
Our website is not directed at minors under 16 years of age. We do not deliberately collect personal information from minors under 16 through cookies.
International Transfers
Some cookies may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA):
- Google Analytics: Data transferred to the United States under adequate protection measures
- Vercel: Data processed in the United States with protection guarantees
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through:
- A notice on our website
- An update in our cookie banner
- Email notification (if you are registered)
Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us:
Email: contacto@thegodfunded.com Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Additional Information
Legal Compliance
This policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Electronic Privacy Directive (ePrivacy)
- Information Society Services Act (LSSI)
Data Protection Authorities
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can contact:
- Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD): www.aepd.es
- Data protection authority of your country (if you reside outside Spain)
This cookie policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.