Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10 June 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DataRiver OÜ (“Company”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and within our subscription‑based web application (collectively, the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Notice and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., language preference or login status). We also use local storage, pixels, and JavaScript SDKs which operate in a similar way; for simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as “cookies.”

2. Why We Use Cookies

CategoryPurposeLegal basis*
Strictly NecessaryEnable core functionality (e.g., secure log‑in, payment processing, load balancing, CSRF protection).Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest to operate the Site) & ePrivacy Article 5(3) exemption
Preferences / FunctionalityRemember language, theme, and other user choices.Art. 6 (1)(a) – consent
Analytics / PerformanceMeasure site traffic and performance to improve the Service (e.g., Plausible, Matomo or Google Analytics with IP anonymisation).Art. 6 (1)(a) – consent
Marketing / AdvertisingDeliver personalised offers or retargeting ads (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Ads Remarketing).Art. 6 (1)(a) – consent
*Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (implemented in Estonia via the Electronic Communications Act) and GDPR, strictly necessary cookies may be stored without consent. All other categories require prior, informed, opt‑in consent.

3. Cookies We Set

Cookie / Storage KeyProviderCategoryTypical LifespanDescription
dr_sessionDataRiverStrictly NecessarySessionKeeps you logged in across pages.
stripe_sid, stripe_midStripeStrictly Necessary1 yearFraud prevention during checkout.
localeDataRiverPreferences1 yearStores chosen language.
_pk_id*Matomo (self‑hosted EU)Analytics13 monthsUnique visitor ID.
_ga, _ga_*Google Analytics (optional)Analytics2 yearsCollects site‑usage stats.
_fbpMetaMarketing3 monthsEnables Facebook/Instagram ad retargeting.

Note: The exact cookies and lifespans may vary; we update this table regularly.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third‑party services we use:

  • Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. – checkout security
  • Cloudflare – content delivery & security
  • Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. – marketing (if enabled)
  • Google Ireland Ltd. – analytics/ads (if enabled)

These third parties may process your data outside the EEA; where they do, we rely on adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses.

5. Consent Management

We display a cookie banner on your first visit:

  1. Accept all – grants consent for preferences, analytics and marketing cookies.
  2. Customise / Manage preferences – opens our Preference Centre where you can toggle categories on/off.
  3. Reject non‑essential – sets only strictly necessary cookies.

Your choices are stored in a dr_cookie_consent local‑storage key for 12 months, after which we ask again.

You can delete cookies in your browser.

6. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies already stored and delete them.
  • Block third‑party cookies.
  • Block all cookies for specific sites.
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser.

Helpful links:

Blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation or our practices. We will post a prominent notice on the Site and update the “Last updated” date. Material changes will take effect 30 days after posting unless legally required sooner.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact:

DataRiver OÜ

Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Järvevana tee 9, 11314

Email: [email protected]