Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: December 24, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how 1496064 B.C. LTD. DBA Divorce Please (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on divorceplease.eu (the “Website”).

Business Information:

Legal Entity: 1496064 B.C. LTD. DBA Divorce Please
Registered Address: 111 Furry Creek Drive, Furry Creek, BC, Canada
EU Mailing Address: Urbanizacao Quinta do Romao 3B3 Loja F, 8125-507 Quarteira, Portugal
Email: hello@divorceplease.eu

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit websites. They help websites:

Remember your preferences
Understand how you use the site
Improve your experience
Deliver relevant advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)

Purpose: Required for website functionality

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session during purchase	Session (expires when browser closes)
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
stripe_sid	Secure payment processing	Session

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for service delivery (GDPR Article 6(1)(b) – contract performance).

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Can Be Disabled)

Google Analytics

Purpose: Understand website traffic and user behavior

Cookies Used:

_ga – Distinguishes users (2 years)
_gid – Distinguishes users (24 hours)
_gat – Throttles request rate (1 minute)

Data Collected:

Pages viewed
Time on site
Referral source
Device type, browser, location (city-level)
IP addresses are anonymized

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Advertising Cookies (Can Be Disabled)

Facebook Pixel

Purpose: Measure advertising effectiveness, retarget visitors

Cookies Used:

_fbp – Facebook browser ID (90 days)
fr – Facebook advertising tracking (90 days)

Data Collected:

Page visits
Actions taken (viewed product, completed purchase)
Device information

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Opt-Out: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

Google Tag Manager

Purpose: Manages tracking codes and tags

Cookies Used:

_gcl_au – Google conversion tracking (90 days)

4. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner with these options:

Accept All Cookies – Essential + Analytics + Advertising
Accept Essential Only – Only required cookies
Customize – Choose which categories to enable

Your Choice:

Choosing “Essential Only” or declining analytics/advertising cookies will limit tracking
Essential cookies cannot be disabled (required for website function)
You can change your preferences anytime (see Section 6)

5. How We Use Cookie Data

5.1 Website Improvement

Identify popular content
Understand user navigation patterns
Optimize page load times
Fix technical issues

5.2 Marketing Effectiveness

Measure ad campaign performance
Understand which channels drive purchases
Retarget visitors who didn’t complete purchase
We do NOT sell your data to third parties

5.3 Fraud Prevention

Detect suspicious activity
Prevent unauthorized access
Secure payment processing

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Through Our Website

Change Settings:

Click “Cookie Preferences” in website footer
Adjust your choices (Essential, Analytics, Advertising)
Save preferences

6.2 Through Your Browser

All Major Browsers Allow Cookie Control:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Options:

Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
Block third-party cookies only (recommended)
Delete existing cookies
Set cookies to expire when browser closes

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

Google Analytics Opt-Out:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook Advertising Preferences:
https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

Your Online Choices (EU):
http://www.youronlinechoices.com/

Network Advertising Initiative (US):
https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

7. Third-Party Cookies

We Use These Third-Party Services:

Service	Purpose	Privacy Policy
Stripe	Payment processing	https://stripe.com/privacy
Google Analytics	Website analytics	https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook	Advertising tracking	https://www.facebook.com/privacy
Google Tag Manager	Tag management	https://policies.google.com/privacy

We Do NOT Control:

How third parties use cookies
Third-party privacy practices
Third-party data retention

Your Responsibility: Review third-party privacy policies independently.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to “Do Not Track” browser signals. Our Website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through:

Cookie consent banner
Browser cookie settings
Third-party opt-out tools

9. Data Retention

How Long We Keep Cookie Data:

Cookie Type	Retention Period
Essential cookies	Session or up to 1 year
Analytics cookies	Up to 13 months (EDPB-compliant GA4 retention)
Advertising cookies	Up to 90 days

After Expiration: Cookies are automatically deleted.

You Can Delete Manually: Through browser settings or our cookie preference tool.

10. International Data Transfers

Cookie data may be transferred to and processed in:

United States (Google, Facebook servers)
European Union (data centers)
Canada (our business location)

GDPR Compliance: We ensure adequate safeguards through Standard Contractual Clauses and service provider certifications.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us at hello@divorceplease.eu.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect:

New cookies or tracking technologies
Changes in legal requirements
Updates to third-party services

Notification:

Updated “Last Updated” date at top
Email notification for material changes

13. Contact Us

Questions About Cookies:

Email: hello@divorceplease.eu

EU Mailing Address:
Divorce Please
Urbanizacao Quinta do Romao 3B3 Loja F
8125-507 Quarteira, Portugal

Corporate Address:
1496064 B.C. LTD. DBA Divorce Please
111 Furry Creek Drive
Furry Creek, BC, Canada

14. Your GDPR Rights (EU Customers)

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding cookie data:

Access: Request data collected via cookies
Deletion: Request cookie data deletion
Objection: Object to cookie-based processing
Complaint: File complaint with Portuguese data protection authority (CNPD)

Exercise Rights: Email hello@divorceplease.eu or use our GDPR Request Form.

By continuing to use divorceplease.eu, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy and consent to cookies per your selected preferences.