Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website cloudpatterns.app. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we process data collected through cookies on the following legal bases:
- Essential Cookies: Processed based on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) as these are necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. We may also use similar tracking technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include cookies required for basic website operations and security features. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics 4 and PostHog to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect and report information anonymously, helping us improve our website's performance and user experience. The data collected includes information about page views, session duration, referring websites, and general usage patterns. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent for users in the EU/EEA/UK.
- Preference Cookies: We store your cookie consent preferences in your browser's local storage. This remembers your choices regarding cookie usage across our website.
Consent for EU/EEA/UK Users
If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, we will show you a cookie consent banner before setting any analytics cookies. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies. Your choice is stored locally in your browser and can be changed at any time by clicking “Cookie Preferences” in the page footer.
Users outside the EU/EEA/UK are not shown the consent banner, and analytics cookies are enabled by default in accordance with local regulations.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission
- Binding Corporate Rules where applicable
Specific Cookies We Use
The following specific services set cookies on our website:
- Google Analytics 4: Sets cookies to track website usage and traffic. Cookies include _ga (distinguishes users, 2 years), _ga_* (maintains session state, 2 years). Data collected includes: IP address, device information, browser type, pages visited, traffic sources, geographic location. Google may process data in the US under EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- PostHog: Sets analytics cookies to track website usage patterns and performance metrics. PostHog cookies are used to distinguish unique users and sessions. Storage period: 24 months. Data collected includes: IP address (anonymized), device information, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site.
- Vercel Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data without setting cookies (cookieless analytics). This helps us understand how our website is being used and to improve its performance. Data collected includes: page views, site performance metrics, geographic location (country level).
- Supabase: Sets session cookies for authentication and anonymous session tracking. These are essential for user login functionality and maintaining session state. Storage period: duration of session or as configured in authentication settings.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@cloudpatterns.app. We will respond to your request within one month.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You must actively consent to analytics cookies before they are set on your device (EU/EEA/UK users only). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit the site (EU/EEA/UK users)
- By clicking “Cookie Preferences” in the page footer to reset your choice and see the banner again (EU/EEA/UK users)
- Through your browser settings, which allow you to block or delete cookies
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type:
- Session cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser
- Consent preferences: Stored indefinitely in local storage until cleared
- Google Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Analytics cookies (PostHog): 24 months
- Supabase session cookies: duration of session
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For material changes to this policy, we will seek your consent again through our cookie consent banner.
Complaints
If you believe that our processing of your personal data through cookies infringes the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. However, we encourage you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we handle cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@cloudpatterns.app