How we use cookies
A transparent, plain-language inventory of every cookie and tracker we set — grouped by category, with purpose and duration.
Last updated: August 2026
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored in your browser that lets a website remember information between page loads and visits. Some cookies are strictly necessary to run the site; others are optional and require your consent under GDPR, LGPD and Costa Rica's Law 8968. You control the optional ones from the preferences panel at the bottom of this page or in the site footer.
Cookie inventory
crs_consentStores your cookie consent choice (which categories you accepted).
Costa Rica Species
12 months
Necessarysb-*-auth-tokenSupabase authentication session cookie. Only set when you sign in.
Supabase
7 days
Necessary__cf_bmCloudflare bot management — protects the site from automated abuse.
Cloudflare
30 minutes
Necessary_gaGoogle Analytics visitor identifier (only set if you accept analytics).
2 years
Analytics_ga_XXXXXXXXXXGoogle Analytics session state per property ID.
2 years
AnalyticsManage your preferences
You can change your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies rely on our legitimate interest to operate the site securely. All other cookies rely on your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) / ePrivacy Directive / LGPD Art. 7(I) / Ley 8968 Art. 5). Consent is recorded with a timestamp and version and can be revoked at any time.
Questions or data rights
To access, correct, delete or export your data — or for any privacy-related question — write to info@costaricaspecies.com. We reply within 30 days.