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Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website operator are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies".
Cascade Analytics uses a minimal set of cookies. As a static site hosted on GitHub Pages, we do not use extensive tracking or advertising cookies.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ca-lang | Cascade Analytics | Stores your preferred language selection | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
| ca-cookie-consent | Cascade Analytics | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payment processing | 1 year | Third-party |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Session identifier for payment processing | 30 minutes | Third-party |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ca-theme | Cascade Analytics | Stores display preferences (if applicable) | Persistent (localStorage) | First-party |
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website. If implemented, analytics cookies will only be set with your consent. Currently, Cascade Analytics does not deploy third-party analytics tracking cookies.
If our site is served through Cloudflare's network, the following cookies may be set:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes humans from bots | 30 minutes | Third-party |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof of challenge completion (CAPTCHA) | Up to 12 months | Third-party |
In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), the GDPR, and CNIL guidance, we request your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Instructions for common browsers:
Please note that blocking essential cookies may impair the functionality of the website.
We primarily use localStorage rather than traditional cookies. localStorage items can be managed through your browser's developer tools (Application → Local Storage) or by clearing site data for cascadeanalytics.ai.
We comply with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements. Non-essential cookies are only set after you provide affirmative consent via our cookie banner. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
In accordance with the Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz (TTDSG) § 25, we obtain consent for non-essential cookies and provide clear information about cookie usage in the German language.
In accordance with CNIL recommendations, we provide granular consent options and do not use cookie walls that condition access to the site on cookie consent.
We do not use cookies for the sale of personal information. For more about your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, see our Privacy Policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: contact@cascadeanalytics.ai