Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help provide a better browsing experience and allow certain functionalities.

2. What Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality:

CookiePurposeDuration
csrftokenCross-site request forgery protection1 year
sessionidUser session management2 weeks
messagesTemporary notification messagesSession

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the platform:

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics — distinguishes users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics — maintains session state2 years

Third-Party Cookies

Set by our service providers:

  • Google reCAPTCHA: Anti-bot protection during login and registration
  • Paddle: Payment processing cookies during checkout

3. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Allow cookies from specific sites only

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the platform properly.

4. Legal Basis

Essential cookies are used based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Analytics and third-party cookies are used based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and KVKK, you have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time, request information about stored cookies, and object to data processing. Contact us at support@certvo.com for any cookie-related inquiries.

6. Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the update date.