Privacy and Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 22, 2025
Introduction
At CookieBrain.app ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit www.cookiebrain.app (the "Site"). We comply with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Information that identifies you, such as your name or email address, if provided voluntarily through contact forms or account registration (if applicable).
- Log Data: Automatically collected information including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and visit timestamps.
- Device Information: Details about your device, such as screen resolution, unique device identifiers, and mobile network data.
We do not collect sensitive personal information unless explicitly required and with your consent.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance site functionality, analyze usage, ensure security, and improve user experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit site features.
Cookie Categories and Legal Basis:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Site to function properly. Legal basis: Legitimate interest (providing core services).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve the Site. Legal basis: Consent (GDPR) or legitimate interest.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for personalized advertising. Legal basis: Consent.
- Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and security. Legal basis: Legitimate interest.
To manage your preferences, click Manage Your Cookie Preferences.
Strictly Necessary Cookies 1
session
Provider: Website • Purpose: Maintains user session state • Duration: Session
Analytics Cookies 4
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Provider: Google Analytics • Purpose: Distinguishes unique users via Google Analytics • Duration: 2 years
_ga_*
Provider: Google Analytics • Purpose: GA4-specific measurement ID cookies set by Google Tag Manager • Duration: 2 years
_gid
Provider: Google Analytics • Purpose: Distinguishes users for a single session • Duration: 24 hours
_sitebrain
Provider: Sitebrain.app • Purpose: Tracks user behavior for analytics • Duration: 1 year
Marketing Cookies 0
None detected.
Performance Cookies 3
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Provider: Cloudflare • Purpose: Bot management and security challenges • Duration: 30 minutes
cf_clearance
Provider: Cloudflare • Purpose: Security check clearance token • Duration: Session
_cfuvid
Provider: Cloudflare • Purpose: Unique visitor ID for rate limiting • Duration: 3 months
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site.
- Analyze usage trends and improve services.
- Prevent fraud and enhance security.
- Respond to inquiries and provide support.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process data based on:
- Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics).
- Contract performance (e.g., session management).
- Legal obligations.
For CCPA, we disclose categories of personal information collected and shared as outlined above.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We share data with trusted third parties including:
- Google Analytics for usage analytics (see Google's privacy policy).
- Cloudflare for security and performance.
- Sitebrain.app for behavioral tracking.
We do not share with advertisers. Third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and only process it for specified purposes. No data is shared for marketing without consent.
International Data Transfers
Data may be transferred outside the EEA/UK (e.g., to the US via Google, Cloudflare). We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other GDPR-approved safeguards to ensure adequate protection.
Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Session cookies: Until browser closes.
- Analytics/Performance: As specified in cookie details.
- Personal data: For the duration of our relationship plus legal requirements (e.g., 6 years for records).
Data is securely deleted or anonymized thereafter.
Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights:
- GDPR (EU/UK): Access, rectification, erasure ("right to be forgotten"), restriction, portability, objection to processing (including profiling), withdraw consent.
- CCPA (California): Right to know (disclosure of collected categories), delete personal information, opt-out of sale/sharing (we do not sell data).
To exercise rights, use our Contact Us page. We respond within 30-45 days. EU representatives available upon request.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 (US) or 16 (EU, depending on jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Parents/guardians may contact us regarding their child's data.
Data Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including encryption, access controls, and regular audits to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.
Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. Instead, we honor cookie preferences and opt-out mechanisms described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified via Site notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, please use the Contact Us page available on our website or other contact methods provided at www.cookiebrain.app.