Cookie Policy
Last updated: 01/01/2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.
Cookies help ensure the proper functioning of the website, improve usability,
and enable statistical or marketing-related analysis.
Unless otherwise stated, the term “cookies” also includes similar technologies.
2. Categories of cookies used
2.1 Strictly necessary (technical) cookies
These cookies are essential for the correct functioning of the Website and do not
require user consent.
2.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies are used to collect aggregated information on how users interact
with the Website, for the purpose of improving performance and content.
2.3 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used by third parties (such as Google) for marketing,
measurement, and personalization purposes and require user consent.
3. Cookies used on this Website
The following cookies are currently used on passportscan.net, as displayed in the
Website’s cookie table.
3.1 Third-party cookies (Google)
| Cookie Name(s) | Provider | Purpose | Consent Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NID, PAPISID, CONSENT, 1P_JAR, ANID, _Secure-3PAPISID, _Secure-3PSID, _Secure-3PSIDCC |
Google (third party) | Web analytics, marketing | Yes | From 6 months up to 2 years |
These cookies are governed by Google’s privacy policies.
More information:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.2 First-party (own) cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Consent Required | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| has_js | GlobeID | Technical check to verify whether the browser supports JavaScript | No | Session |
| cookie-agreed | GlobeID | Technical and legal compliance: stores cookie consent status | No | 3 months |
| ga_gat_gid | GlobeID | Web analytics | No | Session |
4. Third-party cookie management
Third-party cookies are set and managed directly by the relevant providers.
GlobeID does not control such cookies and is not responsible for their processing.
Users are encouraged to review the relevant third-party privacy policies,
in particular Google’s Privacy Policy.
5. Cookie consent and preference management
When accessing the Website for the first time, users are shown a cookie banner
allowing them to:
- accept all non-essential cookies
- reject all non-essential cookies
- manage cookie preferences by category
Consent can be modified or withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings link
available on the Website.
Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out
prior to withdrawal.
6. Browser cookie settings
Users may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings.
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect Website functionality.
7. Cookie retention
Cookies may be session-based or persistent.
Retention periods vary depending on the specific cookie and are indicated in the
tables above.
8. International data transfers
Third-party cookies (such as Google cookies) may involve the transfer of data
outside the European Economic Area.
Where applicable, such transfers are carried out using appropriate safeguards
in accordance with data protection laws.
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated date.
