Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 8, 2026.

This policy explains which cookies and similar technologies are used on the Wizards Hive website, for what purpose, on what legal basis, and how you can control them, in line with the European rules applicable to privacy in electronic communications and data protection.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember certain preferences, and, if you consent, measure performance or support marketing activities.

2. Legal basis for using cookies

Strictly necessary cookies rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website. Analytics, non-essential functional, and marketing cookies are activated only after your consent where required by law.

3. Categories of cookies used

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for website functionality and security. Without them, certain features may not work properly.

• laravel_session or equivalent session cookies used to maintain the browsing session. They are usually stored for the session duration or until the application expiry time.
• XSRF-TOKEN or similar cookies used for CSRF protection and form security. They are usually session cookies or short-lived cookies.
• The cookie preference / consent cookie saved from the cookie banner. It is generally stored for up to 6 months in order to remember your choice.

Analytics cookies

We use them only if you consent to analytics. They help us understand how the website is used and how it can be improved.

• Google Tag Manager is used to manage the loading of approved tags. It is not by itself a marketing cookie, but it can trigger scripts according to your consent settings.
• Google Analytics 4 for traffic measurement and website interaction reporting. Common examples include _ga and _ga_*. These cookies may be stored for up to approximately 24 months depending on the Google configuration and later interactions.
• Microsoft Clarity for behavioral analytics, heatmaps, and session recordings, based on consent. Retention periods may vary depending on Microsoft settings.

Functional / third-party content cookies

Some third-party components embedded on the website may set or read cookies to display external content or reputation / review widgets.

• Clutch widget or other resources loaded from third-party review platforms when the relevant section is displayed or used. Those providers may define their own cookie duration independently.

Marketing cookies

If we activate marketing campaigns through Google Tag Manager, we may use remarketing and advertising tags, including for Google or Meta / Facebook ecosystems, only after obtaining your consent. Without consent, such storage should remain disabled. At present, such technologies may be configurable through the tag management infrastructure, but they must remain optional and consent-based.

4. Who may receive data through cookies

Depending on the accepted category, data may be processed by us and by third-party providers such as Google, Microsoft, or Clutch. These providers may act as processors or, in some contexts, as independent controllers for their own services. Please also consult their own privacy and cookie notices.

5. How consent is managed

On your first visit, we ask for your choice through the cookie banner. You can accept all categories, reject non-essential ones, or save custom preferences. You can update your choice later.

6. Retention period

The lifetime of cookies varies depending on the provider and purpose. Some are deleted when the session ends, while others remain for a defined period. Indicative examples on our website:

• session cookies: until the browser is closed or the session expires;
• consent cookie: up to 6 months;
• Google analytics cookies: usually up to 24 months depending on service configuration;
• other third-party cookies: according to the relevant provider's own policies.

7. How you can control cookies

• From the consent banner displayed on the website.
• From your browser settings, where you can delete or block certain cookies.
• From your Google, Meta / Facebook, or other third-party platform settings, where applicable.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

8. International transfers

Some third-party providers associated with cookies may process data outside the EEA. In such cases, we rely on GDPR-recognized mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other appropriate safeguards offered by those providers.

9. Contact

If you have questions about cookies, contact us at contact@wizardshive.com.