Cookie policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
How Deltaxis Uses Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve our service and user experience
- Ensure platform security
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against security attacks | Session | Essential |
| user_prefs | Stores your platform preferences (theme, language) | 1 year | Essential |
| auth_token | Authenticates your account access | 30 days | Essential |
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to work.
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional – Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. The information is collected anonymously and reported as aggregate statistics.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – Distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics – Distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics – Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie banner or account settings.
3. No Marketing/Advertising Cookies
We do NOT use:
- Advertising cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Third-party behavioral tracking cookies
- Retargeting cookies
Third-Party Cookies
Some features of our platform require third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Cookie Type: Essential (cannot be disabled for payment functionality)
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Google Analytics (Optional)
- Purpose: Anonymous usage statistics
- Cookie Type: Analytics (can be disabled)
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Through Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit Deltaxis, you will see a cookie banner with these options:
- Accept All: Allows all cookies including analytics
- Essential Only: Only necessary cookies (analytics disabled)
- Customize: Choose which categories to enable
Through Your Account Settings
Logged-in users can change cookie preferences anytime:
- Go to Account Settings
- Select “Privacy & Cookies”
- Toggle cookie categories on/off
- Save your preferences
Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred option
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Mozilla Firefox:
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose custom settings
- Manage exceptions
Safari:
- Preferences → Privacy
- Choose “Block all cookies” or manage website data
- Note: Blocking all cookies may affect platform functionality
Microsoft Edge:
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose your preferred option
- Manage exceptions
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies Disabled:
If you block essential cookies, you will NOT be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Use the platform
- Save your preferences
Analytics Cookies Disabled:
If you block analytics cookies:
- ✓ Full platform functionality maintained
- ✓ Your privacy is enhanced
- ✗ We cannot improve the platform based on usage patterns
We respect your choice and will not re-enable cookies without your consent.
Cookie Lifespan
| Type | Lifespan | Deletion |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes | Automatic |
| Persistent cookies | Varies (see tables above) | Manual or automatic expiration |
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie technology
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Changes to our platform
We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Displaying a notice on the platform
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Continued use of Deltaxis after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Know: What cookies we use and why
- Choose: Which non-essential cookies to allow
- Withdraw: Consent for analytics cookies at any time
- Access: Your data collected via cookies (contact privacy@deltaxis.com)
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Deltaxis does not respond to DNT signals but respects your cookie preferences set through our cookie banner.
Children’s Privacy
Deltaxis is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors through cookies or any other means.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@deltaxis.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: [Your Address], Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Cookie Consent Record
We maintain records of your cookie consent preferences including:
- Date and time of consent
- Categories consented to
- IP address (for verification)
- Consent expiration
You can request a copy of your consent record by contacting privacy@deltaxis.com.
Last cookie banner interaction: This will be tracked when you make a choice on our cookie banner.