Cookie Policy

Transparency in How We Use Cookies

This policy explains what cookies are, how MyCompanyDesk uses them, and your choices regarding their use.

Effective date: 11 February 2025

Overview

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

This Cookie Policy explains how MyCompanyDesk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our platform. By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Categories

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Required for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, authentication, and session management.

Preference cookies

Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection and display options.

Analytics cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience.

Details

Specific cookies and storage used

The following table lists the specific cookies and local storage items used by MyCompanyDesk, their purpose, and retention period. This overview is required by the Dutch Telecommunicatiewet and the EU ePrivacy Directive.

Name Type Purpose Duration Category
mycompanydesk_cookie_consent Local storage Stores your cookie consent preference Persistent Essential
auth_token Local storage Keeps you logged in (JWT authentication token) 7 days Essential
theme Local storage Remembers your light/dark mode preference Persistent Preference
locale Local storage Remembers your language preference Persistent Preference
In Depth

Cookie Details by Category

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit.
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
  • Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences.

Preference cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make:

  • Language preference: Remember your selected language.
  • Theme preference: Remember your light/dark mode selection.
  • Display settings: Remember layout and view preferences.

Analytics cookies

If enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.

Third Parties & Storage

Third-Party Cookies & Local Storage

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Payment providers: Process payments securely.
  • Email services: Manage email delivery and tracking.

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.

Local storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (a browser feature) to:

  • Store your cookie consent preferences.
  • Cache application data for faster loading.
  • Remember user interface preferences.
Your Control

Managing cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through settings.

Our consent banner

Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject optional cookies.

Third-party tools

Browser extensions can help manage cookies across websites.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning properly.

Additional Information

Additional Disclosures

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible and do not track users who have enabled this setting.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@mycompanydesk.com. You may also contact the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl if you believe your rights have been violated.