Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 24, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Adverizeo ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://adverizeo.com (the "Service"). We align our practices with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable privacy laws to ensure your consent is informed, specific, and freely given.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status. We also use similar technologies including:
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage for user preferences and settings
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens that maintain your login session
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for essential purposes only:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in securely and verify your identity
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and provide core platform features
- Analytics (with consent): To understand how our platform is used and improve it
3. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under GDPR, we process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
| Cookie Type | Legal Basis | Consent Required | Can Opt Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate Interest / Contract Performance | No | No |
| Analytics | Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Yes | Yes |
4. Cookies We Actually Use
We are transparent about every cookie we set. Here are the actual cookies currently in use on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | Adverizeo | Stores your cookie consent preferences to remember your choices | 12 months | Necessary |
| wasp-session-* | Wasp Framework | Maintains your secure login session and authentication state | Session / 30 days | Necessary |
| csrf-token | Wasp Framework | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and measures site usage (anonymized) | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state for analytics | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for short-term analytics | 24 hours | Analytics |
Important: We only list cookies we actually use. If you find cookies not listed here, please contact us immediately at privacy@adverizeo.com as this may indicate a technical issue or unauthorized tracking.
5. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see our Cookie Consent Banner. This banner provides you with clear choices:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics
- Only Necessary: Use only essential cookies required for the site to function
- Customize: Choose specific categories of cookies to allow
Your Consent Rights Under GDPR
- ✓ Freely given: No negative consequences for refusing consent
- ✓ Specific: Separate consent for different cookie categories
- ✓ Informed: Clear explanation of what each cookie does
- ✓ Revocable: Change your mind at any time via "Cookie Settings"
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in several ways:
Via Our Cookie Settings
Click the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer to modify your preferences at any time. Your choices are saved and applied immediately.
Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept cookies only from sites you visit directly
- Delete existing cookies
- Get warnings before cookies are set
Warning: Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features. Analytics cookies can be safely disabled without affecting functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
We only use third-party services when necessary and with appropriate safeguards:
Google Analytics (Optional)
If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics with:
- IP Anonymization: Your IP address is masked
- Data Retention Limits: Data deleted after 14 months
- No Personal Data: We don't send personally identifiable information
- EU Data Processing: Processing occurs within the EU where possible
Payment Processing
Stripe handles payments and may set cookies for fraud prevention. These are covered by Stripe's privacy policy and are necessary for secure transactions.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain cookie data as follows:
- Consent preferences: 12 months (to remember your choices)
- Authentication cookies: Until you log out or session expires
- Analytics data: 14 months maximum, then automatically deleted
9. International Transfers
Some cookie data may be transferred outside the EU (e.g., to Google in the US). We ensure adequate protection through:
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses with all processors
- Data Processing Agreements requiring GDPR-equivalent protection
- Regular compliance audits of third-party providers
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding our use of cookies and the data they collect:
- Right to Information: This policy provides transparent information
- Right to Access: Request a copy of data collected via cookies
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use cookie data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive cookie data in machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to cookie processing (except necessary cookies)
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Change cookie preferences at any time
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated consent banner (if new cookie types are added)
The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when changes were made.
12. Contact Us
For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, contact us:
Adverizeo
Email: privacy@adverizeo.com
Response time: Within 30 days as required by GDPR
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below.
Privacy by Design: We are committed to data minimization and only use cookies that are necessary for our service or that you have explicitly consented to. Your privacy is not a compromise—it's a fundamental right.