Last updated: April 5, 2026
Farlain Advisory ("we," "us," "our," or "Farlain") is committed to transparency about how we collect and use information on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what information they collect, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies serve to remember information about you and your preferences across visits. They are widely used on the internet to enhance user experience, analyze site performance, and support security.
Cookies can be either persistent (stored until you manually delete them or they expire) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be first-party cookies (set by the website you visit) or third-party cookies (set by other domains).
Farlain uses two main approaches to collect and store information:
We use browser localStorage to store your cookie consent preference. This is not a traditional cookie, but rather a key-value storage mechanism in your browser. When you interact with our cookie consent banner, your choice is saved in localStorage under the key farlain_cookie_consent. This allows us to remember your preference on your next visit without repeatedly showing the banner.
If you opt in to analytics tracking through our consent banner, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device to track your activity, including pages visited, time spent, and general location. These cookies are only set if you have explicitly consented to analytics tracking.
The following table details the cookies and storage mechanisms used on the Farlain website:
| Cookie/Storage Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| farlain_cookie_consent | localStorage | Farlain | Stores your cookie consent preference (Accept All or Reject All) | Until cleared by user |
| _ga | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and persists a unique user ID | 2 years | |
| _ga_[container ID] | Analytics | Maintains session state and stores analytics data | 2 years | |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors for the current day | 24 hours |
We categorize cookies into two groups based on their necessity and purpose:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled without breaking core features. On Farlain, the necessary category includes our consent preference storage in localStorage. These cookies are always active and do not require your opt-in.
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, how long users spend on the site, and where they come from. This information helps us improve our website and user experience. Analytics cookies are not necessary for basic website functionality and are disabled by default. They are only activated if you explicitly opt in through our cookie consent banner.
You have full control over your cookie preferences through multiple methods:
When you first visit Farlain, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of your screen. You can:
Your choice is saved in localStorage and will be remembered on your next visit. If you wish to change your preference, you can clear your browser storage (see below) and the banner will appear again.
To clear cookies and localStorage:
You can also control cookies directly in your browser settings:
Farlain uses Google Consent Mode v2, which allows Google Analytics to operate in different modes based on your consent:
When you first visit or if you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics runs in limited mode. In this mode:
When you accept analytics cookies through our consent banner, Google Analytics switches to full mode:
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than Farlain. On our website, the only third-party cookie provider is Google Analytics.
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. When you consent to analytics cookies, Google may set cookies on your device. Google stores this data on servers located in the United States. Google's data processing practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Links:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or the cookies we use. When we make material changes, we will:
Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this cookie policy, need assistance managing your cookie preferences, or have concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days and will provide a substantive response within 30 days.
Summary: Farlain uses localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference and Google Analytics (only with your consent) to understand site usage. You are always in control: Accept All to enable analytics, or Reject All to disable analytics cookies. Your choice is remembered, and you can change it anytime by clearing your browser storage.