Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 9, 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. They are used to remember your preferences, analyze website usage, and improve your browsing experience.
2. Cookies we use
On the Altavista Finance website, we use the following types of cookies:
a) Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Website session | Maintain your browsing session and remember your cookie preferences | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| Cookie preference | Store your decision regarding the use of cookies | 12 months |
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website and do not require your consent.
b) Analytics cookies (Google Analytics GA4)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguish unique users through an anonymous identifier | 2 years |
_ga_[ID] | Maintain the analytics session state | 2 years |
These cookies allow us to analyze website usage on an aggregated and anonymized basis, including the number of visitors, most frequently viewed pages, traffic sources, and general browsing behavior. They do not collect personally identifiable information. They are activated only with your consent.
c) Third-party cookies (Trustpilot)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot cookies | Display and enable the Trustpilot review widget | Variable (as defined by Trustpilot) |
These cookies are only loaded when the Trustpilot widget is displayed on the page. They are not used for advertising purposes.
3. Cookies we DO NOT use
Altavista Finance does not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or retargeting cookies. We do not share browsing data with advertising networks or programmatic advertising platforms.
4. How to manage cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings panel, accessible via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Below are instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website.
5. Consent
When you first access our website, a cookie banner is displayed allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your decision at any time through the cookie settings panel.
6. Further information
For any questions regarding our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at info@altavistafinance.com.
For more information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.