Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Crosspad uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our platform.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require user consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------- |
| session | Maintains your authentication state while logged in. Contains an encrypted session token. | 30 days or until logout |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences and version. Required for compliance. | 1 year |
| analytics_consent | Stores your explicit consent choice for analytics cookies. | 1 year |
| marketing_consent | Stores your explicit consent choice for marketing cookies. | 1 year |
2.2 Personalization Cookies
These cookies are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience. They require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
| preferences | Stores UI preferences (e.g., landing page visited state, kit presentation mode). | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our platform. These cookies are only set if you consent to analytics. Google Analytics sets:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------------ | -------- |
| \_ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| \_gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| \_gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
These cookies collect information about how you use the platform, including which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and any errors you encounter. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
_For more on data analytics, see Privacy Policy §4._
2.4 Cloudflare Cookies (Third-Party)
Cloudflare may set cookies for security and performance purposes:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| \_\_cf_bm | Bot management - distinguishes humans from bots | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Set when a user completes a security challenge | Varies |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use any advertising or social media tracking cookies. The only third-party cookies on our platform are from:
- Google Analytics — For usage analytics (see section 2.3)
- Cloudflare — For security and performance (see section 2.4)
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using authenticated features of the platform.
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
4.2 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Crosspad, a cookie consent banner allows you to manage your preferences:
You can update your consent choices at any time by clicking the cookie settings button {{COOKIE_BUTTON}}.
- Necessary cookies — Always enabled (required for platform functionality)
- Personalization cookies — Optional; enables UI preference storage
- Analytics cookies — Optional; enables Google Analytics tracking
- Marketing cookies — Optional; reserved for future marketing features (currently unused)
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can additionally opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
- Using your browser's Do Not Track setting
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to:
Local storage data remains on your device until manually cleared through your browser settings.
- Store user interface preferences
- Cache application data for improved performance
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the platform.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the Crosspad platform.