Cookie Policy
Last updated June 9, 2026
Last updated: June 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies HogaToga (hogatoga.com.co) sets or allows third parties to set, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide reporting information to site operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services running on that site (“third-party cookies”).
Similar tracking technologies — such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage objects — may also be used and are covered by this policy.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
We group the cookies used on HogaToga into four categories:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the Site to function. These include session management, security tokens (e.g. CSRF protection), comment authentication, and the cookie that records your consent preferences. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies. They cannot be disabled. | Session ID cookie; WordPress login/auth cookies (set only if you log in); consent preference cookie | Session to 1 year |
| Preference / Functionality | Allow the Site to remember choices you have made to personalise your experience. For example, your selected colour theme (dark or light mode) or reading settings. Disabling these cookies means that personalisation settings will not be saved between visits. | Theme preference cookie (e.g. hogatoga_theme) |
Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. We use Google Analytics to collect information such as pages visited, time on page, traffic source, and device type. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible and is used only to improve our content and Site performance. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. | Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _ga_XXXXXXXX, _gid) |
_ga: 2 years; _gid: 24 hours; _ga_*: 2 years |
| Advertising | Used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They limit how often you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners (e.g. Google AdSense) when ads are active on the Site. They may track your browsing across other websites. | Google AdSense cookies; DoubleClick cookies; ad-partner measurement pixels | Varies by partner; typically 30 days to 2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We have limited control over these cookies. The main third parties are:
- Google LLC — Analytics and, when active, advertising (Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager). Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Email service provider — If you subscribe to our newsletter, our email platform may set a cookie to track whether emails have been opened or links clicked, for deliverability and reporting purposes.
- Comment platform — If the comment system relies on a third-party service, it may set its own cookies for spam prevention and session management.
We periodically review our third-party service providers and update this list when our cookie usage changes.
4. Managing and Controlling Cookies
4.1 Consent Tool
When you first visit HogaToga, you will see a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookie categories. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the Site.
4.2 Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
Please note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may prevent parts of the Site from working correctly.
4.3 Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.4 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool (US) or the EDAA opt-out page (EU/UK).
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies or change how we use them. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@hogatoga.com.co or via our contact page.