Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-07
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit websites. They serve essential functions (e.g. remembering your session) and optional functions (e.g. analytics).
2. Cookies We Use
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
v7_session | Authentication session | Strictly necessary | 24 hours |
user_role | Role-based routing (HMAC-signed) | Strictly necessary | 24 hours |
subscription_tier | Tier-based access (HMAC-signed) | Strictly necessary | 24 hours |
lang | Language preference | Functional | 365 days |
cookie_consent | Records your cookie consent choice | Functional | 365 days |
_pk_* (Matomo) | Anonymized analytics (self-hosted) | Optional | 13 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party tracking cookies (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, etc.). All analytics are self-hosted via Matomo within our own infrastructure.
4. Managing Cookies
You can decline non-essential cookies at any time via the cookie consent banner. You can also clear all cookies through your browser settings, though doing so will sign you out and lose your tier verification (you would need to log in again).
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled · they are required for the Service to function (authentication, security, tier gating).
5. Legal Basis
Strictly necessary cookies: GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (contract performance) · ePrivacy Directive Art. 5(3) exception. Functional and analytics cookies: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) (consent) · withdrawable at any time.