Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
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Type: Cookie Policy
Version: 1.0
Last Updated: 04 October 2025
Organisation: InvoiceTide
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COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: 2025-10-04
1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how InvoiceTide ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [Website URL].
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
3. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Remembering your cookie preferences
You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to work.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Error messages encountered
- Device and browser information
We use this information to improve our website's performance and user experience.
Analytics tools we use:
- Google Analytics
- [Other analytics tools]
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences (language, region)
- Remembering your login details
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Providing chat support features
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to:
- Track your browsing habits
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Customize advertising content
Third-party advertising partners may include:
- Google Ads
- Facebook Pixel
- [Other advertising partners]
4. SPECIFIC COOKIES WE USE
Below is a detailed list of cookies we use on our website:
4.1 First-Party Cookies
Cookie Name: session_id
Purpose: Maintains your session while browsing
Type: Session cookie
Duration: Until browser closes
Cookie Name: csrf_token
Purpose: Security protection against cross-site request forgery
Type: Session cookie
Duration: Until browser closes
Cookie Name: invoice_wise_cookie_consent
Purpose: Remembers your cookie preferences
Type: Persistent cookie
Duration: 12 months
Cookie Name: invoicewise_session
Purpose: Stores your language and display preferences
Type: Persistent cookie
Duration: 12 months
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
Provider: Google LLC
Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. COOKIE CONSENT
5.1 EU Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
5.2 UK Users
If you are located in the United Kingdom, we comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
5.3 Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable cookie laws in England and Wales.
6. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Delete specific cookies
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some features may not function properly.
6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
6.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals.
Our current approach to Do Not Track signals:
[We do/do not honor Do Not Track signals]
8. MOBILE DEVICES
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:
iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.
We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Cookies may result in the transfer of your information to countries outside United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
12. YOUR RIGHTS
Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
13. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
InvoiceTide
Email: info@invoicetide.com
Address: 71 Shelton St,
London,
WC2H 9JQ
14. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
If you are located in the EU/UK and have concerns about our cookie practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - https://ico.org.uk/
EU: Find your local authority - https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en
15. CONSENT RECORD
By clicking "Accept All Cookies" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Your consent was recorded on: [Date and time of consent]
Your consent ID: [Unique identifier]
You can withdraw your consent at any time through our Cookie Settings tool.
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