This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookie usage on our platform. This policy complies with data protection regulations across Latin America, including Colombia's Law 1581 of 2012, Ecuador's LOPDP, Mexico's LFPDPPP, Brazil's LGPD, and other regional standards.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, login status, and browsing activity. Cookies can be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (stored until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
Custodio Legal uses cookies for the following purposes: (a) Authentication and security - to verify your identity and protect your account; (b) Preferences - to remember your language, theme, and display settings; (c) Analytics - to understand how you use our platform and improve our services; (d) Performance - to ensure optimal loading times and functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function. These enable core features like secure login, session management, and CSRF protection. You cannot opt out of these cookies. Preference Cookies: Store your settings such as language preference and interface customization. Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve our service. These are anonymized and do not identify you personally.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, such as Google Fonts for typography rendering. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies. We do not share your personal data with advertisers and do not use cookies for behavioral advertising purposes.
5. Your Consent and Legal Basis
In accordance with applicable data protection regulations in your country — including Colombia's Law 1581 of 2012, Ecuador's LOPDP, and equivalent regulations across Latin America (Mexico's LFPDPPP, Brazil's LGPD, Argentina's Law 25.326, Chile's Law 19.628, Peru's Law 29733) — we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies are processed under the legal basis of legitimate interest as they are necessary for the platform to function. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies: (1) Use our cookie consent banner to accept all cookies or only essential ones; (2) Clear cookies manually through your browser settings; (3) Configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies; (4) Use browser extensions designed for cookie management. Note that blocking certain cookies may affect platform functionality.
7. Data Retention and Security
Cookie data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire according to their specific purpose (e.g., preference cookies may last up to 12 months). All cookie data is protected using industry-standard encryption and security measures.
8. Changes to This Policy and Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our platform. For questions about this policy or to exercise your data rights under applicable laws (access, rectification, cancellation, opposition - ARCO rights), please contact us at: [email protected]