Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Webply uses cookies and similar technologies, and your rights under EU data protection law.
Last updated: April 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by Webply) or "third-party" (set by other companies whose services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To provide core website features like user authentication and security
- Performance analysis: To understand how visitors interact with our website and identify areas for improvement
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide a customized experience
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
Cookie Categories
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and legal basis:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
webply_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Webply | 1 year | Persistent |
next-auth.session-token | Maintains your login session | NextAuth.js | 30 days | Persistent |
next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | NextAuth.js | Session | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
va-* | Vercel Analytics tracking for performance monitoring | Vercel | 2 years | Persistent |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
stripe_* | Payment processing and fraud prevention | Stripe | 1 year | Persistent |
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
Cookies in this category:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
user_preferences | Stores your UI preferences and settings | Webply | 1 year | Persistent |
theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Webply | 1 year | Persistent |
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, we process cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and security
- Consent: Analytics, marketing, and preference cookies require your explicit consent
- Contractual Necessity: Some cookies are necessary to provide services you've requested
Your Rights and Choices
Under EU law, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Right to consent: You can choose which non-essential cookies to accept
- Right to withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie preferences
- Right to information: You can access detailed information about cookies we use
- Right to object: You can object to processing for marketing purposes
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie Preferences: Use the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer to manage preferences
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
- Third-party Opt-outs: Some services provide their own opt-out mechanisms
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and optimisation
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
These services may have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or by email if required by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Use the contact form at webply.io/request-access. We respond to all data-related requests within 30 days.