Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2025
Last Updated: July 2025
Version: 1.1

This Cookie Policy explains how Workfree Limited (trading as PAIDD) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website www.paidd.io or use our services.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences, improving your browsing experience and enabling website functionality.

Cookies We Actually Use

Platform Application Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the PAIDD platform to function and cannot be disabled:

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
paidd_session Session User session management and authentication
session_id Session Session identification and security

Marketing Site Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are set by our shared marketing infrastructure across subdomains and can be managed through your browser settings:

Cookie Name Provider Duration Purpose
_ga Google Analytics 2 years Distinguish unique visitors (marketing site only)
_ga_GV706P32FQ Google Analytics 2 years Google Analytics session data
_ga_M7TM44GWGV Google Analytics 2 years Google Analytics measurement ID
_tccl_visitor Marketing Platform Varies Marketing site visitor tracking
messagesUtk Marketing Platform Varies Marketing communications tracking

What We Don't Use

Contrary to some typical B2B platforms, we do not currently use:

  • ROI calculator cookies (calculations are not stored in cookies)
  • Demo progress tracking cookies
  • User preference storage cookies
  • Marketing attribution cookies within the platform application
  • Cross-site tracking cookies

Managing Cookie Preferences

Essential Platform Cookies

  • Cannot be disabled - required for platform functionality
  • Only session management and security cookies
  • No personal data stored in these cookies
  • Automatically deleted when you close your browser

Marketing Site Cookies

  • Can be managed through browser settings
  • Used only on marketing pages, not in platform application
  • Managed by shared marketing infrastructure
  • Can be blocked without affecting platform functionality

Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Essential session cookies are required for platform login and functionality. Marketing cookies can be blocked without affecting the platform application.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

Used only on our marketing site (not in the platform application) to understand website usage:

  • Page views and user journeys on marketing pages
  • Traffic sources and referrals
  • Geographic location (city level)
  • Device and browser information

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

No Platform Analytics Cookies

Unlike many SaaS platforms, we do not use cookies for:

  • Platform usage analytics
  • Feature adoption tracking
  • User behavior analysis within the application
  • A/B testing or experimentation

Data Protection and Privacy

Minimal Data Collection

Our cookie usage reflects our minimal data collection approach:

  • Essential cookies contain only anonymous session identifiers
  • No personal data stored in platform cookies
  • Marketing cookies managed by third-party services with their own privacy controls
  • No cross-platform tracking or data correlation

Cookie Data Retention

Cookie Type Retention Data Stored
Platform Session Cookies Until browser closed Anonymous session ID only
Marketing Analytics Up to 2 years Visitor patterns (Google Analytics)
Marketing Platform Varies by service Marketing engagement data

Updates to This Policy

When We Update

We may update this cookie policy when:

  • We add new cookies or tracking technologies
  • Legal requirements change
  • Third-party services are updated
  • Platform functionality expands

How We Notify

Material changes will be communicated through:

  • Updated effective date at the top of this policy
  • Website notice for significant changes
  • Email notification to platform users (for major changes)

Cookie Questions or Concerns?

We're here to help you understand our minimal cookie usage and how to control your preferences.

© 2025 Workfree Limited (trading as PAIDD)
This policy was last updated: July 2025
Next review date: July 2026