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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 2026  ·  Lingua Habit

This Cookie Policy explains how Lingua Habit uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on linguahabit.com and the Lingua Habit Accelerator Platform. It complements our Privacy Policy and is issued in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and Irish SI 336 of 2011.

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are used to make websites function properly, work more efficiently, and provide information to website operators. Similar technologies - pixel tags, web beacons, local storage - are referred to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How we use cookies

Essential cookies

Strictly necessary for the website and platform to function. Cannot be switched off. No consent required.

Functional cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and remember your preferences - including your cookie consent choice.

Analytics cookies

Allow us to measure website performance. Data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Set only with your consent.

3. Cookies we use

Essential

Cookie name
Duration
Purpose
lh_session
Session
Maintains your authenticated session on the Lingua Habit platform. Deleted when you close your browser or log out.
csrf_token
Session
Cross-site request forgery protection. Ensures form submissions originate from our platform.
lh_auth
30 days
Keeps you logged in if you select "remember me". Contains an encrypted token only - no personal data stored.
__stripe_sid
__stripe_mid
30 min / 1 year
Set by Stripe for fraud prevention during payment. PCI DSS compliant. No card data passes through our servers.

Functional

Cookie name
Duration
Purpose
lh_consent
12 months
Records your cookie consent preferences so the banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. Stores only your consent choice - no personal data.

Analytics (requires consent)

Cookie name
Duration
Purpose
_ga
2 years
Google Analytics. Distinguishes unique visitors and aggregates site usage data. IP addresses are anonymised. Set by Google Ireland Limited.
_gid
24 hours
Google Analytics. Distinguishes visitors within a 24-hour period for session-level reporting.

Google Analytics data is processed under a DPA with Google Ireland Limited. Google may not use data collected on our behalf for their own commercial purposes under the terms of that agreement.

4. Your consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are set automatically as they are required for the site to function.

You may withdraw or modify consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site. You can also contact us at beatriz@linguahabit.com. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.

5. Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling essential cookies will prevent the Lingua Habit platform from functioning correctly.

6. Third-party cookies and providers

Third-party services currently integrated into this website that may set cookies or process data in connection with your visit:

Google Analytics
Website analytics. Processed by Google Ireland Limited. Requires consent. Google Privacy Policy →
Stripe
Payment processing. Essential cookies only - set for fraud prevention and payment security. No consent required. PCI DSS Level 1 certified. Stripe Privacy Policy →
Zoom / Microsoft Teams
Live session delivery. Used exclusively for programme sessions - not embedded in this website. Zoom Privacy Policy →  ·  Microsoft Privacy Statement →

We do not permit advertising networks, social media platforms, or data brokers to place cookies on this website. If we introduce additional third-party integrations in the future, this policy will be updated before those integrations go live.

7. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of technologies or applicable law changes. The date of the most recent update is shown at the top of this page.

Questions about cookies: beatriz@linguahabit.com  ·  Complaints: Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie