Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 22 January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Service, and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use and why.

2. How We Use Cookies

Penvid uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: Enable core features like authentication and session management
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Performance: Understand how you use the Service to improve it
  • Analytics: Measure traffic and user behavior (requires consent)
  • Marketing: Track ad performance and conversions (requires consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeExpiration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication & session management (Supabase)1 hour
sb-refresh-tokenMaintain login sessions (Supabase)30 days
penvid-themeRemember dark/light mode preference1 year
penvid-cookie-consentRemember your cookie preferences1 year

Legal Basis: Necessary for contract performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

Help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.

ServicePurposeExpiration
PostHogTrack page views, feature usage, user flows, session recordings1 year

PostHog Cookies: ph_*, __ph_opt_in_out_*

What We Track: Pages visited, buttons clicked, time on page, user journey, device type, browser type

Privacy: PostHog can be configured with GDPR-compliant EU hosting. We do not track personally identifiable information without consent.

Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3.3 Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)

Used to show you relevant ads and measure ad campaign effectiveness.

ServicePurposeExpiration
Facebook PixelTrack conversions from Facebook ads, retargeting90 days
Google AdsMeasure Google Ads performance, conversion tracking90 days

Facebook Pixel Cookies: _fbp, fr

Google Ads Cookies: _gcl_*, _gac_*

Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention when you make a payment. These are essential for security.
Learn more: stripe.com/cookies-policy

Supabase (Authentication & Database)

Sets authentication cookies to manage your login session. These are essential.
Learn more: supabase.com/privacy

Vercel (Hosting)

May set performance cookies for CDN optimization. These are essential.
Learn more: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Penvid, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can choose:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies (essential + analytics + marketing)
  • Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

5.2 Change Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. Your new preferences will take effect immediately.

5.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

⚠️ Note: If you block or delete essential cookies, some parts of the Service may not work properly. You may not be able to log in, save preferences, or use certain features.

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect your privacy choices, there is no industry standard for DNT signals. We recommend using our Cookie Consent banner to manage your preferences.

6. Cookie Consent and GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, we must:

  • Obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Provide clear information about what cookies do
  • Allow you to withdraw consent easily
  • Not make access to the Service conditional on accepting non-essential cookies

Your Rights:

  • You have the right to refuse non-essential cookies
  • You can withdraw consent at any time (Cookie Settings in footer)
  • Refusing cookies will not prevent you from using the core features of Penvid

7. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication state management.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period (shown in the tables above) or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and login status.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. When we make changes:

  • The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
  • You may be asked to review and accept the updated policy
  • Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Service

9. More Information

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our:

If you have questions about cookies or this policy, contact us at:

Email: support@penvid.dk

Address: Karsten Bak Malle, Lyshøjgårdsvej 103, Valby 2500, Denmark

This Cookie Policy complies with GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC).