Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how CipherPilot B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website cipherpilot.pro. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics to improve our services and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and choices you make. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Category
cookie_consent CipherPilot Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads Conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads Conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google Ads Ad personalisation and measurement 2 years Marketing
preferences CipherPilot Stores user preferences and settings 6 months Functional

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google Analytics' privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing campaigns. This allows us to show relevant advertisements to visitors who have previously visited our website. Google may use cookies to personalise ads and measure their effectiveness.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to enhance the typography and design of our website. Google Fonts may set cookies to optimise font loading and delivery.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Get notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7. Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures that your privacy preferences are respected while still allowing us to measure website performance and advertising effectiveness in a privacy-compliant manner. When you deny consent for certain cookie categories, Google's tools operate in a limited mode that respects your choices.

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods, as shown in the table above. Some cookies are session cookies that are deleted when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies that remain on your device for a specified period. We regularly review and delete unnecessary cookies to minimise data collection and storage.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice through our website or email communications.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

CipherPilot B.V.

Data Protection Team

Email: privacy@cipherpilot.pro

Phone: +31 70 660 0118

Address: Dorpsstraat 264, 2568 LD The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

11. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: