This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more broadly. Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the website work correctly, remember your preferences, and—when you allow it—measure usage and support advertising effectiveness.
In addition to cookies, some technologies function similarly, such as pixel tags, conversion tags, and server-side event transmission. For simplicity, we refer to these as “cookies and similar technologies” in this policy. Where consent is required, these technologies are activated only after you make a choice via our consent notice.
1) What cookies are
Cookies are typically identified by a name (for example, _ga) and are stored by your browser. When you return to the site, your browser sends the cookie back so the site can recognize your device. Some cookies are set by us (first-party), and some are set by third parties whose services we use (third-party).
2) Cookie lifespan and origin
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.
Cookies can also be:
- First-party cookies: set by aforsteclx.
- Third-party cookies: set by external providers (for example, analytics or advertising partners).
3) Categories of cookies we use
We use the following cookie categories. The category names match the options shown in our cookie banner and preference panel.
Essential cookies (always active)
Essential cookies are required for the website to function and for basic security. They support features such as maintaining a session, remembering your cookie choices, and protecting form submissions. Because they are necessary, they are active by default and do not require consent.
Analytics cookies (consent required)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content, navigation, and performance. When enabled, we may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymization features where available. We use analytics in a practical, non-invasive way—for example, to understand which learning module descriptions are most read and whether a page loads reliably on mobile.
If you do not consent to analytics cookies, the site still works; we simply do not collect analytics identifiers in your browser.
Marketing cookies (consent required)
Marketing cookies support personalized advertising and measurement of ad performance. They help us understand whether a visitor came from an ad campaign and whether a registration form was submitted. When enabled, these cookies may be used for remarketing, conversion attribution, and creating audiences (for example, lookalike audiences) on advertising platforms.
If you do not consent to marketing cookies, you may still see ads elsewhere on the internet, but they will be less likely to be based on activity from this website.
4) Cookie table
The table below lists cookies that may be used on this website. Some third-party cookies are set only if you consent and only if the corresponding service is activated.
| Name | Purpose | Category | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _site_session | Site session continuity | Essential | First-party | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your consent choice | Essential | First-party | 12 months |
| _ga | GA4 user identifier | Analytics | Third-party | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | GA4 session state (10-character GA4 ID) | Analytics | Third-party | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion linker | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel browser identifier | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel click identifier (when click ID is present) | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
5) Third-party providers
Depending on your consent choices, the following providers may place cookies or receive signals about page views and conversions:
- Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager): measurement, attribution, and remarketing capabilities.
- Meta Platforms (Meta Pixel, Custom/Lookalike Audiences, Conversion APIs): advertising measurement and audience building.
- Cloudflare (CDN and security): performance and protection against abusive traffic; may involve IP-based security signals.
We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes. Each provider processes data under its own policies and contractual terms, typically as a service provider or processor.
6) How to manage cookie preferences
You can manage your preferences at any time by using the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the website footer. From there, you can enable or disable Analytics and Marketing cookies. Essential cookies remain active because they are needed for core site functionality.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies and block future cookies. If you block all cookies, some parts of the website may not function as expected.
7) Opt-out resources
If you would like to learn more about managing advertising and analytics settings, the following resources are commonly used:
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- European choice tools: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
8) Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use, when technology changes, or when legal requirements change. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above.
9) Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy choices, contact:
- Aforsteclx Training s.r.o.
- Lipová 41, 400 02 Chuderov, Czechia
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +420 412 407 326