Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how we use cookies and similar technologies on the Attendeum platform, and how you can manage them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored in your browser on your device when you visit our website. Cookies help us:

• Ensure the website functions properly
• Improve user experience
• Understand how our platform is used
• Optimize our services

2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

2.1. Essential (Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off without affecting website functionality.

Purpose:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features
• Storing user preferences (language, theme)
• Maintaining basic website functionality

Examples:

• jwt - JWT token for user authentication
• cookie-consent-shown - Storage of cookie consent status
• Session management cookies

Retention Period: Until the end of the session or until the set expiration time

Legal Basis: Contract performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))

2.2. Analytics Cookies (PostHog)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, how they navigate through pages, and what features they use. This allows us to improve user experience and optimize our services.

Service Provider: PostHog (https://posthog.com)

Purpose:

• Collecting anonymized usage statistics
• Analyzing feature usage patterns
• Collecting error logs and performance metrics
• Device and browser information (in anonymized form)

Cookies Used:

• ph_* - Cookies used by PostHog for user identification and session management
• For more details: PostHog Cookie Policy

Data Location: Data is stored on EU servers as configured in our implementation.

Retention Period: According to PostHog's own data retention policy (typically 12 months)

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

Opt-out Options:

• Through the cookie banner, you can choose the "Necessary only" option
• Through browser settings
• Contact us: [email protected]

Privacy Policy: PostHog Privacy Policy

3. How Can You Manage Cookies?

3.1. Cookie Banner

On your first visit, a cookie banner appears where you can choose:

• "Accept All" - Accepts all cookies (essential + analytics)
• "Necessary" - Only accepts essential cookies

Your choice is stored in localStorage and the banner will not appear again on subsequent visits.

3.2. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies:

Google Chrome:

1. Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
2. Here you can set which cookies to accept

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
2. You can choose the "Block cookies" option

Safari:

1. Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
2. You can choose the appropriate setting

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
2. Here you can manage cookie settings

Note: Disabling certain cookies (especially essential cookies) may limit or prevent the website from functioning properly.

3.3. PostHog Opt-out

If you do not want PostHog to collect data about you:

1. Contact us: [email protected]
2. Use PostHog's own opt-out mechanism (if available)

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1. PostHog

PostHog is a third-party analytics service that uses cookies to collect usage statistics. For more information, see the PostHog Privacy Policy.

4.2. Stripe (Payment Processing)

The Stripe payment processor may use cookies during the payment process. For more information, see the Stripe Cookie Policy page.

5. LocalStorage and SessionStorage

In addition to cookies, the website also uses localStorage and sessionStorage to store certain data:

LocalStorage:

• Cookie consent status
• User settings (language, theme)
• Other user preferences

SessionStorage:

• Temporary session data
• Navigation state

This data is only stored on your device and is not sent to external providers.

6. Cookie Retention Period

• Essential cookies: Until the end of the session or until the set expiration time (typically 30 days)
• Analytics cookies (PostHog): According to PostHog's policy (typically 12 months)

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request information about cookies used
• Withdraw your consent to analytics cookies
• Delete cookies through browser settings
• Lodge a complaint if you believe our cookie usage violates data protection laws

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to the Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about cookie usage, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

This Cookie Policy applies to all users of the Attendeum platform.