Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19 August 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how International Exit Strategy (Stefania Arca Ltd) (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.internationalexitstrategy.com (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or using the Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described here, unless you change your preferences.

2. Data Controller

Stefania Arca Ltd – Registered in England & Wales No. 11949268
Registered Office: London, UK
Email: privacy@internationalexitstrategy.com

3. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites work, improve performance, remember preferences, and measure usage.

We also use similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, and scripts). For simplicity, we call all of these “cookies”.

4. Types of cookies we use

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary)

Required for core functions (security, network management, accessibility, consent logging).
Legal basis: legitimate interest (website operation).
Examples: session ID, consent state.

4.2 Preferences (Functional)

Remember choices (e.g., language, saved form fields).
Legal basis: consent.

4.3 Analytics (Performance)

Help us understand how visitors use the site (pages viewed, time on site, device/browser). We use aggregated, pseudonymised data where possible.
Legal basis: consent (where required).

4.4 Marketing / Embedded Media

We do not run third‑party ads on this Website. However, embedded content and social integrations (e.g., YouTube videos, LinkedIn) may set cookies to measure interactions.
Legal basis: consent.

5. Third‑party cookies we use

We may place or allow the following services to place cookies:

Note: third‑party providers control their cookies. Your interactions with their features are governed by their policies.

6. How you can control cookies

6.1 Consent banner & preferences

On your first visit, you will see our cookie banner. You can Accept all, Reject non‑essential, or Manage preferences. You can change your choices at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our footer.

6.2 Browser controls

6.3 Do Not Track

Our site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. You can still manage cookies via the methods above.

7. Data collected via cookies

Depending on the category, cookies may process: IP or truncated IP, device/browser data, referral source, on‑site actions, session IDs, consent status, and your preferences. We do not intentionally collect sensitive data through cookies.

8. Location of processing & transfers

Processing occurs in the UK/EU and, for some providers, the USA or other countries. Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses). See our Privacy Policy for details.

9. Retention

  • Essential cookies: for the session or as long as strictly necessary.

  • Preference & analytics cookies: typically from the session up to 13 months (provider‑specific).
    Consent records are kept as required by law.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

Questions about cookies?
Email: privacy@internationalexitstrategy.com

Who we are

Suggested text: Our website address is: https://internationalexitstrategy.com.

Comments

Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Cookies

Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How long we retain your data

Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where your data is sent

Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.