# Cookie Policy

**Last updated:** 22 February 2026

## 1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes including remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our service, and providing personalized experiences.

## 2. How We Use Cookies

PriceX Ltd. uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) on the FleetQ platform.

## 3. Cookie Categories

### 3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|------------|----------|---------|----------|
| `fleetq_session` | fleetq.net | Session management and authentication | 2 hours (session) |
| `XSRF-TOKEN` | fleetq.net | CSRF protection for form submissions | 2 hours (session) |
| `remember_web_*` | fleetq.net | "Remember me" persistent login | 30 days |

### 3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-respecting analytics service that does **not** use cookies. Plausible:
- Does not set any cookies
- Does not collect personal data
- Does not track users across sites
- Is hosted in the EU
- Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR without requiring consent

No analytics cookies are set by FleetQ.

### 3.3 Functionality Cookies

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|------------|----------|---------|----------|
| Local Storage: `theme` | fleetq.net | Theme preference (light/dark) | Persistent |
| Local Storage: `sidebar_collapsed` | fleetq.net | Sidebar UI state | Persistent |

These use browser Local Storage (not cookies) and are considered strictly necessary for UI functionality.

### 3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

FleetQ does **not** use any advertising or targeting cookies.

## 4. Third-Party Cookies

| Service | Purpose | Sets Cookies? | Privacy Policy |
|---------|---------|--------------|---------------|
| Plausible Analytics | Usage analytics | No (cookieless) | https://plausible.io/privacy |
| Stripe | Payment processing | Yes (on payment pages only) | https://stripe.com/privacy |

Stripe may set cookies when you interact with payment forms (checkout, billing portal). These are strictly necessary for payment processing and are covered by Stripe's own cookie and privacy policies.

## 5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

### 5.1 Our Cookie Usage

Since FleetQ only uses strictly necessary cookies (session, CSRF) and cookieless analytics (Plausible), no cookie consent banner is required under ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3). All cookies we set are exempt from consent requirements as they are strictly necessary for the service.

### 5.2 Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- **Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- **Firefox:** Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- **Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- **Edge:** Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

Note: Disabling session cookies will prevent you from logging into FleetQ.

### 5.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. When detected, we treat it as a request to opt out of non-essential data sharing.

### 5.4 Do Not Track

We also respect the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal.

## 6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use:
- **Local Storage:** To store UI preferences (theme, sidebar state) that persist across sessions
- **Session Storage:** To store temporary data during your visit (form state)
- **Redis Sessions:** Server-side session storage (not client-side cookies beyond the session identifier)

## 7. Cookie Retention

| Cookie/Storage | Retention |
|---------------|-----------|
| `fleetq_session` | 2 hours or until logout |
| `XSRF-TOKEN` | 2 hours (regenerated per session) |
| `remember_web_*` | 30 days |
| Local Storage items | Until manually cleared |

## 8. Updates to This Policy

We will update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies or tracking technologies. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes.

## 9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:
- **Email:** privacy@pricex.app
- **Address:** PriceX Ltd., 1 Petyofi street, Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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*This Cookie Policy was generated as part of a compliance audit. It should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before publication.*
