Cookie Policy
Transparent information about how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
Last updated: March 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by an external service that appears on the page).
Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary: Essential for the basic functioning of the website. These include session cookies, language preference, and the record of your cookie decision. They cannot be disabled as the site would not function properly without them. They do not store personally identifiable information.
Performance and analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site through anonymous data collection. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, which means your IP address is shortened before being processed. These cookies are only activated if you give your explicit consent.
Targeting and advertising: We currently do not use advertising or tracking cookies for targeting purposes. If we implement such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your prior consent.
Functionality: Remember your preferences such as selected language and your cookie usage decision, allowing a more personalized experience on future visits.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics (provider: Google LLC): We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics generates statistical information about visits through cookies stored on your device. The generated information is used to create reports about site usage.
Google stores this information in accordance with its privacy policy. You can review Google's privacy policy at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We have configured Google Analytics with the following protection measures:
• IP anonymization (anonymize_ip: true) — your IP address is shortened before processing • Data is not shared with Google for advertising purposes • Google Analytics cookies are only loaded after obtaining your explicit consent in the "Performance" category
Cookie duration
The cookies we use have different retention periods:
Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: • Cookie consent preference (cigarra_cookie_consent): Stored in localStorage with no expiration date until the user manually deletes it or clears browser data. • Cookie preferences (cigarra_cookie_prefs): Same duration as above. • Google Analytics cookies (_ga): 2 years. • Google Analytics cookies (_ga_*): 2 years.
How to manage cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
From our site: You can modify your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website. This will reopen the cookie settings panel.
From your browser: You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, accept only some, or notify you when a site tries to set a cookie.
• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that if you disable all cookies, some website features may not be available.
Consent
In accordance with applicable regulations (Colombian Law 1581 of 2012, the EU General Data Protection Regulation, and the ePrivacy Directive), non-essential cookies are only installed on your device after you give your explicit consent through our cookie banner.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, as they are essential for the site to function.
You can withdraw your consent at any time through the "Cookie Preferences" link located in the footer. Upon withdrawing consent, non-essential cookies will stop loading and existing ones will be deleted according to their retention policy.
Changes to this policy
The Cigarra Foundation reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be communicated through a visible notice on our website.
We recommend periodically reviewing this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact
If you have questions, comments, or requests related to our Cookie Policy or the processing of your personal data, you can contact us through the following channels:
Email: info@cigarra.org Phone: +57 321 246 5421 Address: Calle 71Q sur No. 27-60, Bogotá, Colombia
You can also review our Personal Data Treatment Policy for complete information about how we protect your data.