Cookie Policy
Version: 1.0
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit them. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
2. How do we use cookies?
At 3:75 Design and Architecture (www.375da.com) we use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable basic website functionality (technical cookies)
- Remember your cookie preferences (consent)
- Analyze how visitors use our site (analytics cookies)
- Protect the site against spam and abuse (security cookies)
- Improve user experience
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1. By ownership
First-party cookies: Set directly by our domain (375da.com)
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA)
3.2. By duration
Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (up to 24 months)
3.3. By purpose
| Category | Description | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|
| Technical / Strictly Necessary Cookies | Essential for website functionality. Enable navigation and use of basic features. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. | NO (Art. 5.3 ePrivacy Directive) |
| Analytics Cookies | Allow us to analyze website usage and measure performance. Used to understand how visitors interact with the site (most visited pages, time spent, errors, etc.). | YES |
| Functionality Cookies | Allow us to remember your preferences (language, region) to offer a more personalized experience. | YES (recommended) |
4. Specific cookies used on this website
4.1. First-party cookies (375da.com)
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
PHP session identifier. Necessary to maintain user session state in private areas. | Technical / Session | Until browser closes |
cookieConsent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly showing the banner. | Technical / Persistent | 12 months |
cookiePreferences |
Saves which cookie categories you have accepted (analytics, functional, etc.). | Technical / Persistent | 12 months |
4.2. Third-party cookies
Google Analytics (analytics.google.com, google-analytics.com)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyze traffic to our website and understand how visitors interact with it.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguish unique users by assigning a unique identification number | 24 months |
_ga_<container-id>(e.g., _ga_GY6SJSXL6W) |
Maintain session state and collect analytics data | 24 months |
_gid |
Distinguish unique users (short-term ID) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
More information about Google Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 Cookies
Google reCAPTCHA v3 (google.com, gstatic.com)
We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our contact form against spam and automated abuse.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_GRECAPTCHA |
Verify that the user is human and prevent bots. Analyzes user behavior on the site. | 6 months |
rc::a |
Distinguish between humans and bots (session cookie) | Session |
rc::b |
Distinguish between humans and bots (persistent cookie) | Session |
rc::c |
Distinguish between humans and bots (persistent cookie) | Session |
Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/
5. Legal basis for using cookies
The use of cookies on this website is based on:
- Technical cookies: Do not require consent, as they are strictly necessary for website functionality (Art. 5.3 of Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications)
- Analytics and functionality cookies: Require your prior consent in accordance with the GDPR (Art. 6.1.a) and the ePrivacy Directive
6. How to manage your cookie preferences
6.1. Consent banner
The first time you visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent. You can choose:
- Accept all cookies: All cookies will be installed (technical, analytics, functional)
- Reject optional cookies: Only strictly necessary technical cookies will be installed
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories you want to allow
6.2. Modify your preferences at any time
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the following button:
6.3. Browser settings
You can also manage cookies directly from your browser settings. Here's how to do it in the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox
- Safari (macOS): Manage cookies and website data in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Opera: Cookie settings in Opera
7. International data transfers
Some of the services that use cookies (Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA) may transfer personal data to servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), specifically in the United States.
These transfers are made under the appropriate GDPR safeguards:
- Google LLC participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission
For more information: Google Privacy Frameworks
8. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We recommend reviewing this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date of the last update is shown at the beginning of this policy.
9. More information
For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at: