Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 14, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies the PropyBot service ("Service") uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. It supplements our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information such as your preferences or login state. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser ("session cookies"), others remain until they expire or you delete them ("persistent cookies").

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the Service. They cannot be disabled. Without them, features like logging in, submitting forms, and processing payments would not work.

Legal basis: § 25 para. 2 TTDSG — strictly necessary; no consent required.

Cookie Purpose Provider Duration
sessionid Session management — keeps you logged in while browsing PropyBot (1st party) Browser session (or 2 weeks if "keep me signed in")
csrftoken Security — protects against cross-site request forgery attacks PropyBot (1st party) 1 year
django_language Stores your preferred interface language PropyBot (1st party) 1 year
cookiebanner Stores your cookie consent decision so the banner is not shown repeatedly PropyBot (1st party) 1 year
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid Payment processing — fraud prevention and checkout session management during Stripe Checkout Stripe (3rd party) Session / 1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can improve content and functionality. They are only set with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / § 25 para. 1 TTDSG — consent required.

Cookie Purpose Provider Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes users, anonymized IP Google (3rd party) 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics — stores session state Google (3rd party) 2 years
_gid Google Analytics — identifies the current browsing session Google (3rd party) 24 hours

2.3 External Content Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services that we embed to provide additional functionality (maps, spam protection). They are only loaded with your consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / § 25 para. 1 TTDSG — consent required.

Cookie Purpose Provider Duration
NID Google — used by reCAPTCHA and Google Maps for session management and personalization Google (3rd party) 6 months
CONSENT Google — stores consent state for Google services Google (3rd party) 2 years

3. How to Control Cookies

3.1 Cookie banner

When you first visit PropyBot, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline optional cookies (Analytics and External content). Your choice is stored in the cookiebanner cookie. You can change your decision at any time by clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site — the banner will appear again.

3.2 Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies via their settings. You can typically:

  • See which cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (note: this will prevent login and most site functionality)
  • Delete all cookies when closing the browser

Instructions for common browsers:

3.3 Google Analytics opt-out

You can prevent Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies, or when legal requirements change. The current version is always available at this URL. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie banner.

5. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@propybot.com.