Cookies.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored by a website in your browser. They allow us to remember your preferences between visits.
Cookies we use
Technical (functional) cookies: selected interface language, theme, current page, and your cookie-banner choice (handev_consent_v2). This data is stored in your browser's localStorage and is not shared with third parties. Analytics and advertising cookies are described below and are set only after your consent.
Analytics (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Ireland) for traffic statistics. Analytics is enabled only after your consent: until you click "Accept" in the cookie banner, Google Consent Mode v2 keeps analytics cookies (e.g. _ga) disabled and sends no data. After consent, Google processes anonymised usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
Advertising (Google Ads)
We advertise through Google Ads (provided by Google Ireland Ltd., Ireland) and want to know which ads actually bring inquiries. For that — and only after your consent — advertising cookies (e.g. _gcl_au) are set and Google is told the anonymised fact that a form was submitted: no name, contact or message text. Without consent, ads_data_redaction is active and advertising identifiers are stripped from requests. Personalised advertising can also be turned off separately in Google's Ad Settings.
Managing cookies
Clicking "Essential only" in the banner declines analytics and advertising — the site keeps working in full. To change your mind, clear localStorage via browser developer tools (Application → Local Storage) and the banner will appear again. This also resets language and theme to their defaults.
Contact
Questions about cookies: info@handev.org