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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies").
How We Use Cookies
De Guzman International Visa Consultancy uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential functionality — To ensure our website operates correctly and securely
- Performance & analytics — To understand how visitors interact with our website and identify areas for improvement
- User preferences — To remember your settings and preferences for a better browsing experience
- Third-party integrations — To enable features such as our contact form submission service and review widgets
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the types of cookies used on our website:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function properly (e.g., form submissions, security) | Session |
| Analytics | Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our website | Up to 2 years |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language or region | Up to 1 year |
| Third-Party | Set by external services we use (e.g., Web3Forms, Trustmary review widget) | Varies |
Our website does not use advertising or tracking cookies for marketing purposes. We do not serve targeted ads or share cookie data with advertisers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features on our website are powered by third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Web3Forms — Used to process contact form submissions securely
- Trustmary — Used to display verified client reviews on our website
- Google Fonts — Used to serve web fonts for consistent typography
We do not control cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.
Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the contact form and other interactive features.
For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help documentation or support page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out to us: