Last updated: March 18, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide reporting information, and assist with advertising and personalisation.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them.
The Sunstone (thesunstone.ro) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, consent preference storage, and page navigation. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sunstone_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
| security_storage | Security-related functionality | Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) via Google Tag Manager to measure page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behaviour patterns.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics, distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics, maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics, distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics, throttle request rate | 1 minute |
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and measure their effectiveness. They track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customised ads. We use advertising pixels and tags from the following platforms via Google Tag Manager:
| Platform | Cookie / Pixel | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | _fbp, _fbc, Meta Pixel | Conversion tracking, retargeting, custom audiences |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au, _gcl_aw | Conversion tracking, remarketing lists |
| TikTok | TikTok Pixel, _ttp | Conversion tracking, audience building |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag, li_sugr | Conversion tracking, professional audience targeting |
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, the latest standard for privacy-compliant tag management. This technology ensures that all Google tags and third-party marketing pixels on our website respect your consent choices in real time.
When you first visit our website, all non-essential cookies and tracking technologies are blocked by default until you provide explicit consent. Consent Mode v2 communicates your preferences to all tags loaded through Google Tag Manager using the following consent signals:
| Consent Signal | Controls | Default |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_storage | Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) | Denied |
| ad_storage | Advertising cookies (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Pixel) | Denied |
| ad_user_data | Sending user data to Google for advertising purposes | Denied |
| ad_personalization | Personalised advertising and remarketing | Denied |
| functionality_storage | Cookies for enhanced functionality (e.g. language) | Denied |
| personalization_storage | Cookies for personalisation (e.g. video recommendations) | Denied |
| security_storage | Security-related cookies (authentication, fraud prevention) | Granted |
We use Advanced Consent Mode, which means:
All tracking tags on this website are deployed through Google Tag Manager (GTM). Our GTM container is configured to honour Consent Mode v2 signals, meaning:
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third-party cookie providers include:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
The Sunstone
Email: razvan@thesunstone.ro
Website: thesunstone.ro