Cookie policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies we set on bitflake.lv and bitflake.studio, what they do, and how you can control them.
Managing your preferences
When you first visit the site you'll see a banner asking which categories you allow. You can change your choice at any time:
Categories we use
Strictly necessary
Required for the site to function. These are set whether you accept other categories or not.
| Cookie / tracker | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXT_LOCALE | bitflake.lv | Stores the visitor's preferred language so the site renders in EN or LV. | 1 year |
| bf_cookie_consent_v1 | bitflake.lv (localStorage) | Records your cookie consent choice (which categories you allowed). | 12 months |
| bf_chat_session_v1 | bitflake.lv (localStorage) | Lets you reload the page mid-chat and pick up where you left off. | 7 days |
| cf_chl_*, __cf_bm | Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot protection challenge on the project intake form. | Up to 30 minutes (session) |
Analytics
Aggregated, mostly anonymous data about how people use the site. Loaded only after you accept analytics cookies.
| Cookie / tracker | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors and aggregates usage statistics. | Up to 14 months |
Marketing
Helps us measure how our marketing channels perform. The Meta Pixel uses Automatic Advanced Matching: when you fill in form fields (currently: email on the chat intake), the value is hashed in your browser and sent to Meta along with the event so they can match the visit to a Meta account. Loaded only after you accept marketing cookies.
| Cookie / tracker | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Identifies the browser to measure ad performance and conversions. | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel | Stores the click identifier from a Meta ad to attribute conversions. | 90 days |
Third-party processors
When you accept analytics or marketing cookies, the following third parties may receive data (IP, user-agent, hashed identifiers):
- Google LLC — Google Analytics 4
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. — Meta Pixel and Conversions API
Contact
Questions? Reach us at [email protected]