This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar browser storage technologies BuenaVista uses, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as whether you are logged in or your preferred language. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.
In addition to cookies, BuenaVista also uses localStorage and sessionStorage — browser-based key/value stores that persist data locally on your device without sending it to our servers on every request.
2. Cookies & Storage We Use
We keep our use of browser storage to a minimum — only what is needed to run the platform:
connect.sid
Essential
Cookie · HttpOnly, Secure
Keeps you logged in and maintains your session state across page loads. Without this cookie the site cannot identify you as a signed-in user.
Session / up to 14 days
bv_lang
Functional
localStorage
Stores your chosen display language (e.g. en, es, hi) so the site remembers your preference on your next visit. Clearing this resets the language to English.
Persistent (until cleared)
bv_trans_*
Functional
sessionStorage
Caches translated page content temporarily to avoid redundant calls to the translation API within the same browser tab session. Cleared automatically when you close the tab.
Tab session only
googtrans
Third-party
Cookie · Google
Set by the Google Translate widget to remember the selected translation language. Only written when you actively use the language switcher in the navbar.
Session
3. Third-Party Cookies (Google Translate)
BuenaVista embeds the Google Translate widget to let users read the site in their preferred language. When the translation feature is activated, Google may set cookies or collect usage data according to their own privacy policy. We do not control the cookies set by Google.
Google's use of data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to use the translation feature, you can ignore the language switcher in the navigation bar — the Google Translate script will not process your content unless the widget is activated.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies on a per-site basis. Please note that blocking the connect.sid session cookie will prevent you from staying logged in.