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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 16, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how influ.codes uses cookies and similar technologies. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide essential functionality. Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Essential Cookies

3.1 Authentication & Session Management

We use cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session. These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They store your authentication token and ensure you remain signed in across pages.

3.2 Security

We use Cloudflare Turnstile cookies to protect our forms from bots and spam. These cookies help us verify that you are a real person and prevent automated abuse of our services.

3.3 Legal Basis

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional service (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).

4. Analytics & Performance Cookies

4.1 User Interaction Tracking

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience and optimize our platform. We track: pages visited, features used, discount codes clicked, and time spent on the site.

4.2 Analytics Provider

We use DataFast, an independent analytics service, to understand how visitors find and use influ.codes and to attribute subscription revenue to the marketing channel that produced it. DataFast sets two first-party cookies: datafast_visitor_id, a persistent identifier used to recognise returning visitors, and datafast_session_id, which lasts for your browsing session. These cookies are only set after you accept analytics cookies, and are deleted if you withdraw consent.

4.3 IP Address Hashing

Any IP addresses we collect are hashed using SHA-256 for security logging purposes. We do not store raw IP addresses, ensuring your privacy is protected.

5. What We Don't Use

We want to be clear about what we DO NOT do with cookies: (a) We do not use third-party advertising cookies; (b) We do not track you across other websites; (c) We do not sell your data to third parties; (d) We do not use cookies for targeted advertising; (e) We do not share cookie data with social media platforms for ad targeting.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6.2 Opt-Out Instructions

To disable cookies: Chrome: Settings > Privacy > Cookies; Firefox: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and Site Data; Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies; Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies. For more information, visit aboutcookies.org

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may not be able to log in, save preferences, or use certain features of our website. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies: Stripe (payment processing) - used only during checkout for secure payment handling; Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection) - used on forms to prevent spam; DataFast (website analytics) - sets first-party analytics cookies, only after you accept analytics cookies. Each service has its own cookie and privacy policy.

8. Cookie Retention

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Authentication cookies: Valid for 30 days or until you log out. Security cookies: Valid for the duration of form submission. Analytics cookies (DataFast): set only with your consent and deleted when you withdraw it.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Your Consent

When you first visit influ.codes we ask whether you accept analytics cookies. Essential cookies — authentication, Cloudflare Turnstile, and Stripe checkout — are always active because the site cannot function without them. Analytics cookies (DataFast) are never set unless you accept them, and you can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer; withdrawing consent deletes the analytics cookies. Your choice is stored in a cookie named ic_consent for six months. We comply with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive for EU users, PECR for UK users, and the CCPA for California users.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at: [email protected] or [email protected]