Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME] ("PIZQ", "we") uses cookies and similar technologies (together, "cookies") on our websites and applications (the "Service"). It supplements, and should be read with, our Privacy Policy.
It is provided to meet our obligations under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) in the UK and the ePrivacy Directive in the EU, alongside the UK/EU GDPR.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small files, and similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, pixels, and SDKs, that store or read information on your device. They let a service remember your actions and preferences, keep you signed in, and operate securely.
We group them as:
- By duration: session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted).
- By origin: first-party (set by PIZQ) and third-party (set by a provider we use).
2. The categories we use
2.1 Strictly necessary (always on)
Required for the Service to function and to keep it secure. These do not require consent. Examples: keeping you authenticated, maintaining your session, load balancing, remembering security/consent choices, and protecting against fraud and abuse (including bot/abuse protection).
2.2 Functional / preference (consent where required)
Remember choices you make (such as interface preferences) to improve your experience.
2.3 Analytics / performance (consent required)
Help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve reliability and features, in aggregate. We do not use these to build advertising profiles.
2.4 Advertising / tracking
We do not use third-party advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. If this ever changes, we will update this Policy and obtain consent first.
3. Cookie inventory
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [cookie/storage key] | First-party (PIZQ) | Strictly necessary | Authentication / session | [duration] |
| [consent key] | First-party (PIZQ) | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choices | [duration] |
| [abuse-protection cookie] | Bot/abuse-protection provider | Strictly necessary | Bot/abuse protection | [duration] |
| [payment cookie, if any] | Payment processor | Strictly necessary | Fraud prevention at checkout | [duration] |
| No analytics cookies | none — we do not use analytics cookies | — | — | — |
4. Your choices and how to manage cookies
- Consent banner. Where we use non-essential cookies, we present a consent banner on your first visit and let you accept, reject, or choose by category. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be switched off as the Service cannot run without them.
- Change your mind. You can change or withdraw your choices at any time via [the "Cookie settings" control / link to be added].
- Browser controls. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Service from working.
We default to the most privacy-protective option: non-essential cookies are off until you opt in.
5. Changes and contact
We may update this Policy as our use of cookies changes; the "Last updated" date reflects the current version. Questions: [PRIVACY_EMAIL].
Draft for internal review. Must be reviewed and approved by a qualified solicitor, and the inventory populated from a real audit, before publication. Not legal advice.