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Cookie Policy

What cookies we set, which third parties we use, and how to opt out

Last Updated: May 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how DomAvail uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.

It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. Set automatically when you visit.

Always active
Examples: Session ID, language preference, security tokens, Cloudflare bot management (__cf_bm)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. We use two analytics providers: Google Analytics (which sets cookies) and Plausible Analytics (which does NOT set cookies — Plausible is cookieless by design).

Optional
Google Analytics cookies: _ga (2 years), _ga_* (2 years), _gid (24 hours). Plausible sets no cookies.

Preference Cookies

Remember choices you make — language, region, dark mode — so you don't have to set them on every visit.

Optional
Examples: NEXT_LOCALE (1 year), theme (1 year)

We Don't Use Marketing or Advertising Cookies

DomAvail does not run third-party advertising or remarketing campaigns, and we do not set cookies for behavioral advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking. We do not embed Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tracking, or similar advertising technologies.

Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies

Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies

We use these specific services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Purpose
Aggregate site usage analytics
Cookies Set
_ga, _ga_*, _gid
Retention
Up to 26 months
How to Opt Out
Opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by blocking analytics cookies in our consent banner.

Plausible Analytics (Plausible Insights OÜ)

Purpose
Privacy-friendly analytics
Cookies Set
None — Plausible is cookieless by design
Retention
Not applicable (no cookies set)
How to Opt Out
No cookie to opt out of. Plausible does not track individuals or use cross-site identifiers.

Cloudflare (Cloudflare, Inc.)

Purpose
DNS, CDN, and bot/DDoS protection (essential infrastructure)
Cookies Set
__cf_bm
Retention
30 minutes
How to Opt Out
This cookie is essential for security and cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.

We have no control over how these third parties use the data they collect. Please review their privacy policies (Google: policies.google.com, Plausible: plausible.io/privacy, Cloudflare: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy) for details.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR (Article 6) and the ePrivacy Directive:

Essential Cookies

Legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional website (no consent required — these are strictly necessary).

Analytics and Preference Cookies

Your consent, given via our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by using your browser's Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control signal (which we honor).

GPC / DNT

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) HTTP header and the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. When your browser sends either signal, we treat it as a withdrawal of consent for analytics and preference cookies, and we will not load Google Analytics for the duration of that session.

To enable: Firefox and Brave have GPC built in (enable in privacy settings). Chrome users can install the Global Privacy Control extension.

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit DomAvail, you can choose to accept all, reject optional, or customize your cookie preferences. To revisit this choice, clear your browser cookies for our site.

Browser Settings

All major browsers let you block, delete, or control cookies. Note: blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.

Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control

Enable DNT or GPC in your browser to automatically opt out of analytics and preference cookies.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) to block GA across all sites.

Browser Settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new 'Last Updated' date.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: