Cookie Policy
Last updated: 15th March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website, such as an analytics or advertising service).
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on our website stellargrowth.world, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our site is used, and improve our services. Cookies help us provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience by remembering your preferences, analysing site performance, and delivering relevant content.
The cookies we use fall into several categories, each serving different purposes to support our commercial refrigeration equipment guidance services and website functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Purpose: Website security, basic functionality, and user authentication
Duration: Session and persistent cookies
Can be disabled: No (required for website operation)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics.
Purpose: Website analytics, performance measurement, and improvement
Third-party service: Google Analytics
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes (through cookie preferences)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember your preferences, language settings, and other choices to provide a more personalised experience.
Purpose: User preferences, personalisation, and enhanced functionality
Duration: Varies (typically 1-12 months)
Can be disabled: Yes (may affect website functionality)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us show you relevant ads based on your interests and measure campaign performance.
Purpose: Advertising, remarketing, and campaign measurement
Third-party services: Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform
Duration: Varies (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Can be disabled: Yes (through cookie preferences)
Detailed Cookie Information
Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies used on our website, their purposes, and duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads - advertising and remarketing | 2 years | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our services. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. These cookies help us show relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to display text. Google Fonts may set cookies to optimise font loading and performance. For more information, visit Google Fonts Privacy Information.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website. We respect your choices and provide multiple ways to control your cookie preferences:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when cookies are set. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Opt-Outs
For third-party services like Google Analytics and Google Ads, you can opt out directly through their platforms:
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure that your cookie preferences are respected across all Google services used on our website. This technology adjusts how Google Analytics and Google Ads behave based on your consent choices.
When you deny consent for analytics or marketing cookies, Google Consent Mode v2 ensures that these services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode, collecting only aggregated and anonymised data necessary for basic functionality whilst respecting your privacy preferences.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or by email if we have your contact information.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the information below:
Company: StellarGrowth Lda.
Address: Rua de Santa Catarina 215, 1030-490 Lisbon, Portugal
Email: privacy@stellargrowth.world
Phone: +351 219 678 421
Registration Number: 965874231