Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 7, 2025
1. Introduction
CopyPastia ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on copypastia.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
2.2 Types of Cookies by Source
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by CopyPastia
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics, payment processors)
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
ci_session |
Session management and user authentication | Session | First-party |
csrf_token |
Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | First-party |
login_status |
Maintains user login state | Session | First-party |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | First-party |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. Consent required.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
user_preferences |
Stores user interface preferences and settings | 6 months | First-party |
theme_preference |
Remembers dark/light mode selection | 12 months | First-party |
language_preference |
Stores preferred language setting | 12 months | First-party |
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. Consent required.
| Service | Cookie Names | Purpose | Duration | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gid |
Website usage analytics and performance measurement | 2 years / 24 hours | Google Privacy Policy |
Analytics Data Collected
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources and referrers
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (country/city level)
- User interactions and behavior patterns
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If implemented, explicit consent would be required.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
| Cookie Category | Legal Basis | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate Interest (service provision) | No |
| Functional | Consent | Yes |
| Performance/Analytics | Consent | Yes |
| Marketing | Consent | Yes |
5. Third-Party Services and Cookies
5.1 Payment Processing
PayPal: When you make payments, PayPal may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. These are governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy.
5.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
We use CDNs to deliver website assets efficiently. These may set performance-related cookies:
- Bootstrap CDN: For UI framework delivery
- Font Awesome CDN: For icon delivery
6. Your Cookie Choices and Rights
6.1 Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
- Customize Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
6.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using the cookie preference center:
- Clearing cookies through your browser settings
6.3 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Popular Browsers
Mobile Browsers
6.4 Opting Out of Analytics
For Google Analytics specifically, you can:
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser
- Use privacy-focused browsers or extensions
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
7.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cannot be disabled as they are essential for basic website functionality. Blocking them will prevent:
- User account login and authentication
- Security features and CSRF protection
- Session management
- Form submissions
7.2 Other Cookie Categories
Disabling optional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized settings
- Repeated cookie consent requests
- Less relevant content recommendations
- Inability to analyze and improve website performance
8. Cookies and Personal Data
8.1 Personal Data in Cookies
Some cookies may contain personal data such as:
- User identifiers
- Session tokens
- Preference settings
- Login status
8.2 Data Protection
Cookie data is protected through:
- Encryption of sensitive cookie data
- Secure transmission (HTTPS only)
- Limited retention periods
- Access controls and authentication
9. International Transfers
Some third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) may involve data transfers to countries outside the UK/EEA. These transfers are governed by:
- Adequacy decisions
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- The third party's data protection certifications
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided data through our cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New third-party services
- Legal or regulatory changes
- Improvements to cookie management
We will notify users of material changes through:
- Website notifications
- Updated cookie banners
- Email notifications (for registered users)
- Updated "Last updated" date
12. Contact Information
For questions about our cookie usage or this policy, contact:
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Privacy Team: [email protected]
General Support: [email protected]
13. Regulatory Information
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- ePrivacy Directive
For complaints about our cookie practices, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).