Last Updated: January 9, 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies on navianadvisory.com (the “Website”), and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using the Website.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, us) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
3. WHY WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for several reasons:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website through Google Analytics. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
4.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the Website. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the Website.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain in the cookie file of your browser for longer (how long depends on the lifetime of the specific cookie). These cookies help us recognize you as a unique visitor when you return to our Website.
5. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE
5.1 Google Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of the Website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information generated relating to our Website is used to create reports about the use of the Website.
Cookies set by Google Analytics include:
– _ga: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 2 years.
– _gid: Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
– _gat: Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.
– _ga_<container-id>: Used to persist session state. Expires after 2 years.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit:
https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
Google’s privacy policy is available at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.2 Other Cookies
We may use additional cookies for essential website functionality, such as:
– Cookies to remember your privacy preferences
– Cookies for basic website security
6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website:
6.1 Google Analytics
As described above, we use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address, which is transmitted to and stored by Google.
6.2 Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor and maintain our Website’s presence in Google Search results. Google Search Console may set cookies to authenticate our access and monitor search performance.
7. YOUR CHOICES REGARDING COOKIES
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may impact your overall user experience, as some features of the Website may not function properly.
To manage cookies, you can adjust your browser settings:
– Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
– Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
– Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
– Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
7.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of having your activity on the Website made available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.
Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access the Website through a mobile device, you may be able to control cookies through your device settings:
– iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
– Android: Settings > Site settings > Cookies
8. COOKIE CATEGORIES BREAKDOWN
8.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the Website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Number of cookies: Minimal (as needed for basic functionality)
Duration: Session or as long as necessary
Purpose: Essential website operation
8.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages visitors go to most often. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.
Provider: Google Analytics
Number of cookies: 3-4
Duration: From 1 minute to 2 years
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
8.3 Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do NOT use:
– Advertising cookies
– Social media cookies
– Targeting/personalization cookies
– Third-party advertising network cookies
9. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Please note that because there is no consistent industry understanding of how to respond to “Do Not Track” signals, we do not alter our data collection and usage practices when we detect such a signal from your browser. However, you can opt out of Google Analytics as described in Section 7.2.
10. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIES POLICY
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.
11. COOKIE CONSENT
By continuing to use our Website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. When you first visit the Website, you may see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 7.1.
12. MORE INFORMATION
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: editor@navianadvisory.com
Website: navianadvisory.com
For more information about cookies in general, you may wish to visit:
– www.allaboutcookies.org
– www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU residents)
– www.aboutads.info/choices (for US residents)