PrivBeacon Cookie Policy — cookies we set and how to control them

1What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use essential cookies for site functionality and optional cookies only with your consent (ePrivacy / GDPR). Optional marketing cookies may load Google Ads conversion measurement. You can Accept All, Reject all non-essential, or manage categories.

2Cookie categories

Essential

Always active (required)

Authentication, security, session management, and consent preferences.

Examples

next-auth sessioncsrf tokenpb_consent

Analytics

Off until you consent

Optional product usage measurement. We do not currently load third-party product analytics scripts in this category; it is reserved for future consented analytics.

Marketing

Off until you consent

Conversion measurement when you opt in. May load the Google Ads conversion tag (gtag.js). Not used for personalized retargeting pixels on PrivBeacon itself.

Examples

Google Ads conversion tag (gtag.js)

3Managing preferences

Use the cookie banner on your first visit, or clear site data in your browser to see it again. You can also contact privacy@privbeacon.com to update preferences.

privacy@privbeacon.com

4Reject and granular choices

Our consent banner provides Accept All, Reject all non-essential (refuse optional cookies), and Manage Preferences options with granular category toggles — consistent with ePrivacy and GDPR requirements. Reject is as easy as accept.