Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage and tracking pixels.

2. Essential Cookies

What They Do

Essential cookies are required for the platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, security, and shopping cart functionality.

No Consent Required

These cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the platform would not work without them.

Examples

• session_id - Maintains your logged-in session
• csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery
• cart_items - Remembers items in your shopping cart
• security - Security monitoring and protection

3. Analytics Cookies

What They Do

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform, including which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the site, and what features are used. This helps us improve the platform.

Consent Required

These cookies require your consent. You can opt out at any time through your account settings or browser settings.

Examples

• _ga - Google Analytics (user identification)
• _gid - Google Analytics (session identification)
• _gat - Google Analytics (rate limiting)

4. Marketing Cookies

What They Do

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These may be used by our marketing partners.

Consent Required

These cookies require your consent. You can opt out at any time.

Examples

• email_captured - Tracks newsletter signup for retargeting
• Third-party marketing pixels (if applicable)

5. Cookie List

Essential (Always Active)

• session_id - Session - Required for platform operation
• csrf_token - Session - Security protection
• cart_items - 7 days - Shopping cart functionality

Analytics (Require Consent)

• _ga - 2 years - Google Analytics user tracking
• _gid - 24 hours - Google Analytics session tracking
• _gat - 1 minute - Google Analytics rate limiting

Marketing (Require Consent)

• email_captured - 1 year - Newsletter tracking

6. Third-Party Cookies

Stripe

Our payment processor, Stripe, may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. Their cookie policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand platform usage. Google's privacy policy is available at google.com/policies and you can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Managing Your Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit Patterneers, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.

Account Settings

You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your Account Settings.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies when you close the browser.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be communicated via email or notice on our website.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at privacy@patterneers.com