Kupa Cookie Policy
Kupa cookie policy describes the small text files we place on your device, what data they collect and the choices you have about them.
Effective 6 October 2025
Purpose of this notice
Barkonsult AB (“we”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on kupa.bar to:
- keep the website functioning securely;
- understand how visitors use the site;
- show relevant advertising, if you agree.
Categories of cookies we use
| Category | Why we use it | Typical cookie names* | Legal basis | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Core site operation, load-balancing, security | cookie_notice_accepted | Legitimate interest | Session – 12 months |
| Functional | Remember language or other settings | wp-wpml_current_language | Consent | 24 hours |
| Analytics | Measure visits and page performance (Google Analytics 4) | _ga, _ga_<container-id> | Consent | 14 months |
| Marketing | Show relevant ads on Google and Meta | _gcl_au, _fbp | Consent | 180 days |
*Cookie names and lifetimes can change when Google, Meta or WordPress release updates. Our consent tool always shows the current list.
Managing your consent
We deploy the Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR/CCPA plug-in.
- When you first visit, a banner lets you Accept all, Customise, or Decline non-essential cookies.
- Analytics and marketing cookies remain blocked until you click Accept.
- You can reopen the banner anytime via “Cookie settings” in the footer to change or withdraw consent.
Consent-log retention – each consent record is stored for 30 days and then permanently deleted. See our Privacy Policy for how we store other data.
Browser-level controls
Most browsers let you delete or block cookies:
- Chrome / Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Block All Cookies
Blocking every cookie may affect site performance.
Third-party services that set cookies
| Service | Purpose | Data-protection safeguard |
|---|---|---|
| GoDaddy Europe | Website hosting (Amsterdam data-centre) | Data stored in EU |
| Google LLC | Analytics & advertising | EU Standard Contractual Clauses |
| Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. | Advertising (Facebook / Instagram) | EU Standard Contractual Clauses |
No other third-party tracking cookies are used.
Updates to this policy
We may update this notice; a new Effective date will appear at the top and the banner will re-prompt for consent when material changes occur.
Contact
Questions? E-mail info@barkonsult.se and include “KUPA Cookie enquiry” in the subject line.