Cookie Policy
How esnaf.io uses cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience and provide personalized services.
Cookie Policy
How esnaf.io uses cookies and tracking technologies to improve your experience and provide personalized services.
Table of Contents
- What Are Cookies?
- Why We Use Cookies
- Types of Cookies We Use
- Third-Party Cookies
- Cookie Duration
- Managing Your Cookie Preferences
- Browser Settings
- Mobile Tracking
- Do Not Track Signals
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact Information
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookie Types
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
First-Party Cookies: Set by esnaf.io directly.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.).
Cookies typically contain:
- A unique identifier
- The website domain that created the cookie
- An expiration date
- Information the website needs to remember about you
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:
- Authentication & Security: Keep you logged in and protect your account
- Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Services
- Personalization: Customize your experience based on your usage patterns
- Marketing: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
- Performance: Monitor errors and improve service stability
All cookie usage complies with:
- GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
- ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
- Other applicable data protection regulations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | Authenticate logged-in users | Session | ❌ No |
csrf_token | Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | ❌ No |
cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year | ❌ No |
locale | Store your language preference | 1 year | ❌ No |
Why these cannot be disabled: Without these cookies, the Services would not function properly. They are essential for security, authentication, and basic operation.
Category 2: Functional Cookies
Purpose: Enhance functionality and personalization.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|
theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode selection | 6 months | ✅ Yes |
sidebar_state | Remember if sidebar is collapsed/expanded | 6 months | ✅ Yes |
dashboard_layout | Store your dashboard widget preferences | 1 year | ✅ Yes |
recent_searches | Quick access to recent searches | 30 days | ✅ Yes |
currency_preference | Remember your preferred currency | 1 year | ✅ Yes |
Impact of disabling: You may need to reconfigure preferences each time you visit. Your experience will be less personalized.
Category 3: Analytics & Performance Cookies
Purpose: Understand how users interact with the Services to improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years | ✅ Yes |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours | ✅ Yes |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | ✅ Yes |
_hjid | Hotjar (if used) | User behavior tracking | 1 year | ✅ Yes |
_fbp | Facebook Pixel (if used) | Track conversions and user behavior | 3 months | ✅ Yes |
What we track:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Features used and click patterns
- Error messages encountered
- Device type, browser, and screen resolution
- Geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)
- Referral source (how you found esnaf.io)
Data is anonymized and aggregated - we cannot identify individual users from analytics data alone.
Category 4: Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Can Be Disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google Ads | Measure ad campaign effectiveness | 3 months | ✅ Yes |
IDE | Google DoubleClick | Serve targeted ads | 1 year | ✅ Yes |
fr | Deliver targeted ads and measure performance | 3 months | ✅ Yes | |
li_sugr | LinkedIn (if used) | Browser identification for LinkedIn ads | 90 days | ✅ Yes |
What we do with marketing cookies:
- Show you relevant ads for esnaf.io on other websites (retargeting)
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Prevent showing you the same ad repeatedly
- Understand which marketing channels bring users to esnaf.io
Your choice: You can opt out of personalized advertising. See Section 6 for instructions.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Analytics Providers
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Advertising Networks
Google Ads & DoubleClick
- Purpose: Display targeted ads and measure campaign performance
- Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Track conversions and deliver personalized Facebook ads
- Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
- Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences
Payment Processing
Paddle.com
- Purpose: Process subscription payments
- Privacy Policy: https://www.paddle.com/legal/privacy
- Cookies: Paddle uses cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing
Customer Support (if applicable)
Intercom / Zendesk / LiveChat
- Purpose: Provide customer support chat functionality
- Cookies: Session management and conversation history
We do not control third-party cookies. Each provider's privacy policy and cookie policy apply to their cookies.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
Session Cookies
- Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Used for authentication and temporary preferences
Persistent Cookies
| Duration | Cookie Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term (< 30 days) | Analytics, security | _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute) |
| Medium-term (1-6 months) | Functional preferences | theme_preference (6 months) |
| Long-term (1-2 years) | User identification | _ga (2 years), dashboard_layout (1 year) |
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over cookies on esnaf.io.
Option 1: Cookie Consent Banner (First Visit)
When you first visit esnaf.io, you'll see a global cookie consent banner with the following options:
Cookie Consent Banner
We use our own and third-party cookies to display this website correctly and to better understand how it is used, in order to improve our offering. Your decision regarding cookie consent can be changed at any time via the cookie button that appears after making a selection on this banner.
Buttons:
- Accept All - Enable all cookies for full functionality
- Reject - Only necessary cookies enabled
- Manage Cookies - Customize your cookie preferences
Option 2: Cookie Management Dashboard
Access anytime from the footer: "Cookie Settings"
You can:
- View all cookies by category
- Enable/disable each category individually (except strictly necessary)
- See which third-party providers are active
- Clear existing cookies
- Update preferences anytime
Option 3: Account Settings
Logged-in users can manage cookies from:
- Account Settings → Privacy & Cookies
Your Choices
- Accept All Cookies
Provides the best user experience with full functionality, analytics, and personalized features. - Reject Non-Essential Cookies
Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled. Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies are disabled. - Customize Cookie Categories
Choose which categories to enable/disable based on your preferences.
Important: Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality or require you to re-enter preferences frequently.
7. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose: "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Guide: Chrome Cookie Settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose cookie blocking level
- Manage exceptions and clear data
Guide: Firefox Cookie Settings
Apple Safari
- Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking"
- Block all cookies or allow from current website only
Guide: Safari Cookie Settings
Microsoft Edge
- Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Choose blocking level
- Manage exceptions
Guide: Edge Cookie Settings
Incognito/Private Browsing Mode
Most browsers offer private browsing modes that:
- Do not save cookies after you close the window
- Do not track browsing history
- Provide increased privacy
Note: Incognito mode does not make you anonymous to websites or your internet service provider.
8. Mobile Tracking
Mobile App Tracking (When Available)
If you use the esnaf.io mobile app, we may collect:
- Device identifiers: iOS IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers) or Android Advertising ID
- App usage data: Features used, screens viewed, session duration
- Push notification tokens: To send service updates
- Crash reports: To improve app stability
How to Opt Out on Mobile
iOS (iPhone/iPad):
- Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Or disable tracking per app
Android:
- Settings → Google → Ads
- Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"
- Reset your advertising ID
Mobile Browser Cookies
Mobile browsers also support cookie management. See Section 7 for browser-specific instructions.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users.
esnaf.io's DNT Policy:
- We respect DNT signals when technically feasible
- If DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential tracking cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies remain active for security and functionality
- You can also use our cookie management tool for more granular control
Note: There is no universal standard for interpreting DNT signals, so implementation varies across websites.
10. Changes to This Policy
Modification Rights
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- New cookies or tracking technologies
- Changes in third-party providers
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- User feedback and privacy best practices
Notice of Changes
When we make material changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- We may ask you to review and accept updated cookie preferences
- We will notify you via email for significant changes (if you have an account)
Continued use of esnaf.io after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Contact Information
Cookie & Privacy Questions
Email: privacy@esnaf.io or support@esnaf.io
Website: https://esnaf.io/privacy
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Email: dpo@esnaf.io
Summary
- We use cookies to improve functionality, security, and user experience
- You have full control over non-essential cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled (required for the service to function)
- You can manage cookies via our consent banner, account settings, or browser settings
- We respect your privacy and comply with GDPR and ePrivacy regulations
- Third-party cookies are used for analytics, advertising, and payment processing
Last updated: October 2, 2025
For the most current version of this policy, visit: https://esnaf.io/cookie-policy
For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
Questions about cookies?
Contact us at privacy@esnaf.io