Introduction

At Verifiex, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features.

• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve the site’s performance.

• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. You can also delete cookies that have already been set. Please refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions.

• Opt-Out Tools: Many advertising networks offer means to opt-out of targeted advertising. For more information, you can visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or the Network Advertising Initiative.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the policy on our website.

GDPR, cookies and compliance

Even though cookies are mentioned only once in the GDPR, cookie consent is nonetheless a cornerstone of compliance for websites with EU-located users.

This is because one of the most common ways for personal data to be collected and shared online is through website cookies. The GDPR sets out specific rules for the use of cookies.

That’s why end-user consent to cookies is the GDPR’s most used legal basis that allows websites to process personal data and use cookies. 

Cookie Consent Banner: Implement a cookie consent banner that informs users about the use of cookies on your website. This banner should allow users to either accept or reject cookies and provide them with the option to learn more about the types of cookies used.

Cookie Categories: Categorize cookies used in your application. Common categories include essential, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies. This classification helps users make informed choices about which cookies they want to accept.

Consent Management: Store user consent preferences in a secure manner. If a user consents to certain types of cookies, set a cookie or store the preference in your database. Make it easy for users to change their preferences at any time.

Cookie Documentation: Maintain a clear and accessible cookie policy or documentation explaining the purpose of each type of cookie used, their duration, and any third-party services involved. Keep this information up-to-date.

Anonymize IP Addresses: If you're using Google Analytics or similar tools, configure them to anonymize IP addresses. This helps protect user privacy.

Data Retention: Ensure that your application doesn't retain user data longer than necessary. Implement automated data deletion processes to comply with GDPR's data minimization principle.

Data Access and Portability: Provide users with the ability to access their data and, if requested, export it in a machine-readable format.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): Perform DPIAs for data processing activities that present a high risk to user privacy.

Third-Party Services: Review and document the use of third-party services and their GDPR compliance. Ensure that their data processing aligns with GDPR requirements.

User Education: Educate your users about their rights and your data protection practices. This could include creating a privacy policy and including links to it in your application.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@verifiex.com.

By using Verifiex, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this Cookie Policy.