1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better experience, and supply information to the operator.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage — collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential for the platform to function. They enable authentication, session management, and security. Without them, certain services cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| payload-token | Authentication session management |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| __Host-next-auth | Secure session token for Next.js authentication |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with the platform by collecting information anonymously.
Only set if you give explicit consent.
2.3 Marketing Cookies
Used to display relevant advertising. Only set if you give explicit consent.
3. Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit, a consent banner appears. You may accept all cookies, reject optional ones, or customise per category. Preferences can be reset by clearing browser data and revisiting the site.
4. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect platform functionality.
5. Legal Basis (GDPR / ePrivacy)
Essential cookies
Legitimate interest — necessary for the platform to function (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Analytics and marketing cookies
Consent — only activated after you provide explicit, informed consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Your consent is stored locally and can be withdrawn at any time.
6. Data Retention
Cookie consent preferences are stored for up to one year. Individual cookies have their own retention periods as described above.
7. Contact
Questions about this policy: hello@atopwebtech.com