Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how International Driving Authority uses them on idaoffice.org, and how you can control them. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that a web server sends to your browser and that your browser stores. The identifier is sent back to the server each time your browser requests a page. Cookies may be persistent (stored until an expiry date or until you delete them) or session cookies (which expire when you close your browser). Cookies do not usually identify you directly, but personal information we hold about you may be linked to information from cookies.

How we use cookies

We group the cookies and similar technologies used on idaoffice.org into three categories. You can control many cookies through your browser settings (see "Managing and disabling cookies" below). This website does not currently provide a separate on-site cookie preference panel.

Essential cookies (always active)

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Service / cookie	Purpose
PHPSESSID	Native PHP cookie that stores your unique session ID to manage your session. A session cookie, deleted when you close your browser.
ida-referral-link-agent-id	Stores and identifies referral links.
YouTube (yt*)	Used by YouTube for embedded video functionality.
Google reCAPTCHA (_GRECAPTCHA)	Used by Google to protect forms from automated abuse.

Functionality cookies

These enhance the functionality and performance of the website. You can disable them in your browser, but some features may not work as expected.

Service / cookie	Purpose
currency	Stores your preferred currency.
hl	Stores your preferred language.
GetButton (gb-widget-cookie)	Used by the GetButton contact widget.
Google Tag Manager (_gcl_au)	Used by Google Tag Manager to measure the effectiveness of advertising.

Tracking & analytics cookies

These use personal information to provide relevant content and insights into website performance. They may be set by us or by third parties.

Service / cookie	Purpose
Google Analytics (_ga*)	Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data and tracks site usage for analytics reports. Stores information anonymously with a randomly generated identifier for unique visitors.
Meta Platforms (_fbp)	Set by Facebook to store and track user interactions.
Meta Platforms (lastExternalReferrer, lastExternalReferrerTime)	Detects how you arrived at the website by logging your last URL.

Your choices

Essential cookies are always active because the website cannot function without them. Functionality and Tracking & Analytics cookies can usually be limited or deleted through your browser controls. For more detail on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Managing and disabling cookies

Most browsers let you refuse, accept, and delete cookies. Methods vary by browser and version. You can find current instructions here:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Opera: https://www.opera.com/help/tutorials/security/cookies/

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/hub/4457207#edge

You can also opt out of targeted advertising:

Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.aboutads.info/

Google Ads settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous

Note: Blocking all cookies will affect how many websites work. If you block cookies on our site, some features may not be available.

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