Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on Gifterly.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Hudson Solutions AB ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use Gifterly (the "Service") available at gifterly.se.

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Supabase Auth Cookies: Used for user authentication and session management. These cookies enable you to stay logged in and access your account securely.
  • Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure the security of your account.

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (up to 1 year).

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • PostHog Cookies: We use PostHog to analyze how users interact with our Service. PostHog collects information such as page views, user actions, and device information to help us improve our Service. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Duration: Up to 2 years.

Opt-out: You can opt out of PostHog analytics by adjusting your cookie preferences or visiting PostHog's privacy policy.

3.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • TikTok Cookies: We use TikTok's advertising platform to show you relevant advertisements. TikTok may use cookies to track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
  • Meta (Facebook) Cookies: We use Meta's advertising platform (Facebook, Instagram) to show you relevant advertisements. Meta may use cookies to track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.

Duration: Up to 2 years.

Opt-out: You can opt out of personalized advertising from TikTok and Meta by adjusting your cookie preferences or visiting their respective privacy centers:

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies: These are set directly by Gifterly when you visit our Service. They include authentication cookies and essential functionality cookies.

Third-party cookies: These are set by third-party services we use, including:

  • PostHog (analytics)
  • TikTok (advertising)
  • Meta/Facebook (advertising)
  • Supabase (authentication and database services)

5. Cookie Duration

Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you use our Service.

Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (as specified above) or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our Service.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Essential cookies are required for the Service to work properly.

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories of cookies to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your account or by clearing your browser cookies.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of third-party cookies directly:

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

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

Hudson Solutions AB
Organization Number: 559505-8842
Kungsgatan 66Y
75341 Uppsala, Sweden
Email: privacy@gifterly.se
Website: gifterly.se