Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites function, remember your preferences, and provide information to site operators. Similar technologies — such as local storage and session storage — serve comparable purposes and are covered by this policy.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies Proftor uses, why, and how you can control them, in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Cookies we use
Proftor uses a minimal set of cookies. We do not use advertising, tracking, or social media cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive, but we disclose them here in the interest of transparency.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session after login. Without this cookie, you would be logged out on every page load. | Session (deleted on browser close) | Necessary |
| csrf_token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Required for secure form submissions. | Session | Necessary |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website — for example, which pages are visited most frequently. They are only placed with your consent. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised; we do not identify individual users.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Distinguishes unique visitors to measure traffic and page performance. No personal data is linked to this identifier. | 12 months | Optional |
| _analytics_session | Groups page views within a single visit for session-level analytics. | 30 minutes | Optional |
3. Your consent and choices
When you first visit proftor.com, you will be shown a cookie notice. Strictly necessary cookies are placed automatically. Analytics cookies are only placed if you choose to accept them. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually;
- Block all cookies, or cookies from specific websites;
- Set your browser to notify you before a cookie is placed.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in to the platform. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit aboutcookies.org.
4. Third-party cookies
Proftor does not currently load third-party scripts (such as social media widgets or advertising networks) that would place third-party cookies on your device. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and refresh consent where required.
5. Cookies and personal data
Where cookies are used to process personal data — for example, if an analytics cookie is linked to an identifiable user — such processing is carried out in accordance with our Privacy Policy and on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, which will result in those cookies being removed from your device.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies from the platform. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, re-request consent. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us: