Effective Date: December 06, 2025 Last Updated: December 06, 2025
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1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Compoundly uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services. We use cookies to enhance your experience, provide security, and analyze how our platform is used.
Cookie Consent
We respect your privacy and comply with applicable cookie laws including GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our consent management tools.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
🔐 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Required for basic website functionality and security
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - necessary for service provision
Cannot be disabled: These cookies are essential for the website to function
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_compoundly_session
Maintains user session and authentication
Session (expires when browser closes)
csrf_token
Security - prevents cross-site request forgery
Session
remember_user_token
Remembers login state ("Remember Me" feature)
2 weeks
stripe_sid
Payment processing security
30 minutes
📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
Legal Basis: Consent
Control: You can opt-out through browser settings or consent preferences
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
2 years
_ga_*
Google Analytics - session information
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
24 hours
🎯 Functional Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
Legal Basis: Consent
Control: Can be disabled without affecting core functionality
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
theme_preference
Remembers dark/light mode choice
1 year
currency_preference
Remembers preferred currency display
1 year
assessment_progress
Saves assessment form progress
7 days
🛡️ Security Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Protect against fraud and maintain platform security
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - security and fraud prevention
Cannot be disabled: Required for platform security
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
device_fingerprint
Device identification for security
30 days
rate_limit_tracker
Prevents abuse and excessive requests
1 hour
3. Third-Party Cookies
Payment Processing (Stripe)
Purpose: Secure payment processing for premium subscriptions
Cookies: Various Stripe cookies for fraud prevention