Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow certain parts of our site to function properly.

We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with EU Cookie Law and GDPR requirements.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used to improve performance
• Understand which compliance calendars are most valuable
• Ensure the security of our platform
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and track marketing effectiveness (only with your consent).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Payment Processing

• Paddle: For secure payment processing and subscription management

4.2 Content Delivery

• Cloudflare: For website performance, security, and analytics

4.3 Email Marketing

• ConvertKit: For email subscription forms and marketing automation

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we'll ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

Essential cookies are automatically enabled as they're necessary for the website to function.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Our Cookie Settings

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by visiting this page.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

• ConvertKit: Unsubscribe from emails or contact hello@50data.eu
• Cloudflare: Analytics data is anonymized and cannot be opted out individually

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Some features may not work properly
• Your preferences won't be saved
• We can't provide personalized content
• We can't analyze usage to improve our service

8. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
• Our policy: We regularly review and minimize cookie retention periods

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or website notice.

10. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies:

• Contact: hello@50data.eu
• Cookie Settings: Available in website footer
• Website: https://50data.eu

11. Legal Basis

Our cookie usage is based on:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest for website functionality
• Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest for service improvement
• Marketing cookies: Consent (required under EU law)
• Functional cookies: Legitimate interest for user experience