What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period).
Cookie Categories
The table below describes the four standard categories of cookies. We clearly indicate which categories we use.
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies — Active
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No personal data is collected for marketing purposes through these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your authenticated session while logged in | Billing Notifications | Session (cleared on browser close) |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Billing Notifications | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference | Billing Notifications | 365 days |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from bots | Cloudflare | 30 minutes |
2. Functional Cookies — Not Used
Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as language preferences or region selection. We do not currently use functional cookies on our platform.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| No functional cookies are set by Billing Notifications. | |||
3. Analytics Cookies — Not Used
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use a website. We do NOT use any analytics or tracking cookies. We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, or any similar service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| No analytics cookies are set by Billing Notifications. | |||
4. Marketing / Advertising Cookies — Not Used
Marketing cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We do NOT use any marketing, advertising, or retargeting cookies. We do not run ad-based tracking of any kind.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| No marketing or advertising cookies are set by Billing Notifications. | |||
Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Because we only use Strictly Necessary cookies, no opt-in is required under GDPR — these cookies are exempt from the consent requirement as they are essential for the service you have requested. However, we still inform you about our cookie use for full transparency.
If we ever introduce non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this policy and implement a granular consent mechanism that allows you to accept or reject each cookie category individually before any such cookies are set.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling Strictly Necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu and select Settings
- Navigate to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie setting
- To clear existing cookies: Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
Apple Safari
- Go to Safari → Preferences (or Settings)
- Click the Privacy tab
- Adjust cookie and website data preferences
- To clear cookies: click Manage Website Data → Remove All
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu and select Settings
- Go to Privacy & Security
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your level
- To clear cookies: click Clear Data under Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu and select Settings
- Navigate to Cookies and site permissions
- Click Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Toggle settings or clear data as needed
Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party services to set cookies through our website for tracking or advertising purposes. The only third-party cookie present is the Cloudflare bot management cookie (__cf_bm), which is classified as Strictly Necessary for security.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page regularly.
Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For questions about data subject rights under GDPR, visit our GDPR Rights page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us at privacy@billing-notify.com.