Last updated: April 30, 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored in your browser. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage. We use cookies and similar storage to keep the site secure, remember your language and consent choices, and (with your consent) to measure usage.
2. Categories
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function; always on.
- Analytics — anonymous usage measurement; loaded only after you opt in.
- Marketing — reserved for future advertising or remarketing pixels. Currently none in use.
3. Detailed inventory
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| amavita_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | Necessary (localStorage) | Amavita Research |
| amavita_locale | Remembers preferred language (en/es/ht) | 12 months | Necessary (localStorage) | Amavita Research |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Bot protection and security | Up to 30 days | Necessary (cookie) | Cloudflare |
| _clck, _clsk, CLID, ANONCHK, MR, MUID, SM | Anonymous behavior analytics (heatmaps, session aggregation) | Up to 1 year | Analytics (cookie) — opt-in | Microsoft Clarity |
| _ga, _ga_* | Aggregate visit measurement | Up to 2 years | Analytics (cookie) — opt-in | Google Analytics 4 |
4. Managing your preferences
You can change your choice at any time by clearing the amavita_consent_v1 entry in your browser's storage, or by using your browser's site-data controls. The consent banner will then re-appear on your next visit.
5. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where applicable. Browsers sending GPC are treated as having opted out of any sale or sharing (we do neither in any case).
6. More information
See the Privacy Policy for our broader data practices.