This Cookie Policy explains how the LTSTQB website (istqb.lt), owned by Programinės įrangos testuotojų asociacija (LTSTQB), uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can manage your choices.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. Similar technologies, such as the browser's local storage, work in much the same way. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners. The technologies used on this site are described below.
Your consent comes first
On your first visit, a cookie consent banner appears. By default, all non-essential cookies are denied and no analytics or advertising cookies are set until you click Accept on the banner (we use Google Consent Mode v2). If you click Reject, analytics and advertising stay disabled. Only the essential storage needed to remember your choice is used.
Categories of cookies we use
Essential
These are strictly necessary to remember the consent choice you made on the banner. Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage. This involves no tracking and no transfer of data to third parties, and it cannot be disabled because the site relies on it to respect your preference.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (Google Tag GT-MQJQJBB2) to understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and the browser, device, and approximate location used. This helps us improve the site. IP anonymisation is enabled, and these cookies are only set after you accept them on the banner. Google Analytics sets cookies such as _ga and _ga_*, which typically last up to about 2 years.
Advertising
We use Google Ads (conversion ID AW-11475519188) to measure how effective our advertising is and for remarketing. These cookies record whether a visitor completed an action after interacting with one of our ads. They are only set after you accept them on the banner.
Summary table
| Category | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (consent choice) | LTSTQB (istqb.lt) | Stores your cookie consent choice in browser local storage; no tracking | Until you clear browser storage |
Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) | Google Analytics 4 (GT-MQJQJBB2) | Measures and analyses how visitors use the site, with IP anonymisation | Up to ~2 years |
| Advertising | Google Ads (AW-11475519188) | Measures ad conversions and supports remarketing | Varies by cookie (typically up to ~2 years) |
How to withdraw your consent
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time:
- Use the "Cookie settings" link in the website footer. This reopens the consent banner so you can change your choice.
- Or clear your browser's storage and cookies for this site, which causes the banner to reappear on your next visit.
How to control cookies in your browser
Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies, and block cookies from some or all websites, through their settings. Please note that blocking essential storage may affect how the site remembers your consent choice. For instructions, see the help pages of your browser (for example, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge).
More information
For more information on how Google uses data and the cookies it sets, see Google's Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites that use its services.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@istqb.lt.