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Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones PACOD uses, and how you can control them. It complements our <a href="/privacy">Privacy Policy</a>.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website stores on your device. They let a site remember things between requests — for example, that you're signed in or which language you prefer. Some "cookie-like" storage (such as your browser's localStorage) works similarly but isn't technically a cookie; we note where we use it below.
2. How we categorise cookies
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to work (e.g. keeping you signed in). These can't be switched off and don't require consent.
- Functional / preference — remember choices you make, like your language or theme, to improve your experience.
- Analytics & marketing — help us understand usage or measure campaigns. PACOD does not currently use these. If we ever add them, they will be off by default and load only after you consent.
3. Cookies we use
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
app_session | Strictly necessary | Keeps you signed in. Holds an opaque session ID only — never your password or tokens. HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax, Secure. | ~8 hours |
webui_sso | Strictly necessary | Signals that single sign-on to the embedded chat has been completed, so you aren't redirected in a loop. HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax. | ~8 hours |
PARAGLIDE_LOCALE | Functional / preference | Remembers your chosen interface language (Bulgarian, English, German, or Russian). | ~400 days |
theme (localStorage, not a cookie) | Functional / preference | Stores your light/dark theme choice in your browser so the site doesn't flash on load. Never sent to our servers. | Until you clear it |
cookie_consent | Strictly necessary | Remembers your cookie choices so we don't ask again on every visit. | ~180 days |
4. Third-party cookies
PACOD sets no third-party cookies today. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, embedded media, or payment cookies. If this ever changes, we will update this policy and, for any non-essential cookies, ask for your consent first.
5. Managing cookies
Because the cookies above are strictly necessary or store only your own preferences, blocking them may stop the site working or reset your choices. You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings at any time, and clear localStorage the same way. If we introduce optional analytics or marketing cookies in future, we'll ask for your consent first and give you a way to change it.
6. Changes to this policy
We'll update this page whenever our use of cookies changes and revise the "Last updated" date accordingly.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies? See our contact page or email office@pacod.io.