Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies.
⚠️ Important: This site uses cookies ONLY for analytics (if you consent). If you reject analytics, NO cookies are set. We use localStorage (browser storage) for essential functionality, which is NOT cookies and stays only in your browser.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are sent to the server with every HTTP request you make to the website.
Cookies help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your browsing experience. Unlike localStorage, cookies are transmitted to the server with each request.
Cookies vs localStorage: What's the Difference?
It's important to understand the difference between cookies and localStorage:
Cookies
Small text files sent to the server with every HTTP request. Used for tracking and analytics. Require consent under privacy laws.
localStorage (Browser Storage)
Data stored only in your browser that NEVER leaves your device. Used for preferences like theme and language. No consent needed as it's purely local.
🔑 Key Difference: Cookies are sent to servers; localStorage stays in your browser.
Actual Cookies Used on This Site
This website uses cookies ONLY for analytics, and ONLY if you consent:
Firebase Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential - Require Consent)
These cookies are set by Firebase Analytics to track user interactions and engagement anonymously. They help us understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies are non-essential and require your consent.
Analytics cookies help us improve the website by understanding which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where errors occur.
✅ If you reject analytics: ZERO cookies are set. The site works perfectly without any cookies.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the actual cookies used on our website (ONLY if you consent to analytics):
Firebase Analytics Cookies (Google)
Category: Analytics (Non-Essential - Require Consent)
These cookies are set by Firebase Analytics to track user interactions and engagement anonymously. They help us understand how visitors use our website.
_ga
Purpose: Google Analytics ID - Distinguishes unique users
Expiration: 2 years
_ga_{container-id}
Purpose: Session tracking - Stores session state and user interactions
Expiration: 2 years
_gid
Purpose: User distinction - Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period
Expiration: 24 hours
_gat
Purpose: Request throttling - Throttles request rate to prevent server overload
Expiration: 1 minute
Browser Storage (localStorage) - NOT Cookies
This site uses localStorage for essential functionality. localStorage is NOT cookies:
🔑 Key Difference: localStorage data NEVER leaves your browser. It is not sent to any server.
✅ No consent needed: Because localStorage stays purely local, it doesn't require consent under privacy laws.
What we store in localStorage:
theme
Your theme preference (light/dark mode)
preferred-locale
Your language preference (pt-BR, en, es)
cookie-consent
Your cookie consent choice (accept/reject analytics)
cookie-preferences
Your detailed cookie preferences
fcm_topic_subscriptions
Your notification subscription preferences
How to manage localStorage: You can clear localStorage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all site data. This will reset your preferences but won't affect cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may no longer work properly.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select 'Settings' > 'Privacy and security' > 'Cookies and other site data'
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To delete existing cookies, click 'See all site data and permissions' > 'Remove all'
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the three-line menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select 'Settings' > 'Privacy & Security'
- Under 'Cookies and Site Data', choose your preferred settings
- To delete existing cookies, click 'Clear Data'
Safari
- Click 'Safari' in the menu bar > 'Preferences'
- Click the 'Privacy' tab
- Choose your cookie preferences under 'Cookies and website data'
- To delete existing cookies, click 'Manage Website Data' > 'Remove All'
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select 'Settings' > 'Cookies and site permissions' > 'Cookies and site data'
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To delete existing cookies, click 'See all cookies and site data' > 'Remove all'
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Firebase Analytics (Google)
Firebase Analytics is a service provided by Google that helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Anonymous analytics and usage tracking
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept:
- Accept All: Accepts analytics cookies. localStorage is always used regardless of your choice.
- Reject Non-Essential: Rejects analytics cookies. ZERO cookies will be set. localStorage is still used for essential functionality.
- Customize: Allows you to choose which cookie categories to accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the website, or by adjusting your browser settings.
Analytics Opt-Out
If you want to opt-out of analytics tracking, you have several options:
- Use the cookie consent banner to reject analytics cookies
- Disable cookies in your browser settings (see instructions above)
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@rogeriodocarmo.com
Website: https://rogeriodocarmo.com
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
We will notify users of significant changes by updating the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page.
More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please see our Privacy Policy