Cookie Policy.
This Cookie Policy explains how Maniera Architects uses cookies and similar technologies on our WordPress site built with WPBakery. Cookies help us ensure the site functions properly, monitor performance, analyse traffic, and improve our marketing efforts.
By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies where you have given your consent via the cookie banner.
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners.
| Category | Purpose | Expiry |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the basic operation of our WordPress site (admin logins, preferences). | Session / 1 year |
| Functional | May store design-related or session preferences from the WPBakery page builder. | Session |
| Analytical / Performance | Help us monitor traffic, measure performance, and improve site usability. Data is aggregated and anonymized. | 1 day – 2 years |
| Marketing / Advertising | Measure ad performance, create audiences, and deliver relevant ads across Facebook, Instagram, Google, and partners. | 90 days – 2 years |
| Monitoring / Security | Protect the site against spam and abuse, ensure uptime, and monitor system performance. | Session / Persistent |
| Other Third-Party Tools | Manage tracking scripts and monitor user interactions (heatmaps, clicks, navigation paths). | A few minutes – 1 year |
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility, and remember your preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Category |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | WordPress | Detects if the browser supports emoji rendering. | Session | Functional |
| wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Stores admin/user interface preferences. | 1 year | Strictly Necessary |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Local | Remembers if you accepted the cookie consent banner. | 6 months | Strictly Necessary |
| __ssid | WordPress/Jetpack (or similar) | Helps track sharing and authentication (e.g., Jetpack features). | Varies | Functional |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Used to distinguish between humans and bots to ensure security. | 30 minutes | Security/Monitoring |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Keeps users logged in after authentication. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks if the browser accepts cookies. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and allow us to improve performance and user experience. They also enable us to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and deliver relevant advertisements across different platforms. Information collected may include your browsing behaviour and interactions with our ads, which may be shared with trusted third-party partners for analytics and advertising purposes.
| Cookie Name / Tool | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Category |
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics | Track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. | 1 day – 2 years | Analytical |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used for conversion tracking and remarketing. | 3 months | Marketing |
| _fbp, fr | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel & Conversions API | Track conversions, build audiences, and deliver targeted ads. | 90 days – 2 years | Marketing |
| _dc_gtm_* | Google Tag Manager | Loads and manages marketing/analytics scripts. | Session | Functional/
Analytical |
| rc::a, rc::c | Google reCAPTCHA (if enabled) | Protects the site against spam and abuse. | Session / Persistent | Security |
| _hjSession_*, _hjAbsolute
SessionInProgress |
Hotjar (if enabled) | Collects heatmaps, click tracking, and session recordings for UX improvements. | Session / 1 year | Monitoring |
Each provider may process data outside the EU/EEA, in which case appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are applied.
On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner. Only essential cookies are set by default.
You can choose to enable or disable categories (Analytics, Marketing, Monitoring).
You may withdraw consent at any time by revisiting the cookie settings in the footer.
You can also block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
You have the right to:
- Be informed about how cookies are used.
- Access and rectify any personal data linked to cookies.
- Request erasure of your data.
- Object to processing for direct marketing.
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant Data Protection Authority.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, such as when adding or removing tools. The latest version will always be published on this page.
For any questions about cookies or data protection, please contact:
Email: info@manieraarchitects.com
Postal Address: Maniera Architects, 80 Triq It-Torri, Mosta, Malta
Last updated: 28th September 2025