Cookie Policy
Eldem — operated by Petruskevich Web & AI Solutions
Effective date: 2026-07-25
Last updated: 2026-07-25
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.
This policy covers cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage, pixels) used on https://eldem.io and https://app.eldem.io.
2. Who sets cookies?
Cookies on Eldem are set by:
- Petruskevich Web & AI Solutions (first-party cookies)
- Third-party services we use (listed in section 4)
3. Categories of cookies we use
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled. They include:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| `eldem_cc` | Stores your cookie consent choice (vanilla-cookieconsent) | 13 months |
| `better-auth.session_token` | Authenticates your session after login | Session / 30 days (if "Remember me") |
| `better-auth.csrf_token` | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| `__Secure-next-auth.callback-url` | Remembers the page you were trying to reach before login | Session |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / contractual necessity (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) and (f)).
3.2 Functional cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| `eldem_locale` | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| `eldem_theme` | Stores your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
| `eldem_sidebar` | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 1 year |
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) — set only if you interact with theme/language controls.
3.3 Analytics cookies
We use analytics to understand how the Service is used so we can improve it. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
| Service | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 (app.eldem.io only) | Page views, session duration, traffic sources, device categories | 14 months (GA4 default) |
GA4 is configured with:
- IP anonymisation enabled
- No cross-site tracking
- Data collected under Petruskevich Web & AI Solutions' GA4 property
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). GA4 is loaded only after you accept analytics cookies via the cookie banner (EU/EEA/UK visitors).
3.4 Payment processing
When you proceed to checkout, you are redirected to Paddle's hosted payment page. Paddle sets its own cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing. Paddle's cookie practices are governed by Paddle's own Privacy Policy.
4. Third-party services and their privacy policies
| Service | Category | Privacy/Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Analytics | policies.google.com |
| Paddle | Payment | paddle.com/legal/privacy |
| Vercel | Hosting/CDN | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Resend | Transactional email | resend.com/legal/privacy-policy |
5. Your cookie choices
EU/EEA and UK visitors — cookie consent banner
When you first visit from the EU, EEA, or UK, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Strictly necessary cookies are always active. You may accept or decline functional and analytics cookies.
You can change your choice at any time by clicking "Manage cookies" in the website footer.
Browser controls
All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using the Service.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Google Analytics opt-out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Do Not Track
Our Service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers, as there is no industry standard for how these signals should be interpreted. We rely on the consent mechanisms described above.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Material changes will be communicated via a notification on the website or by email at least 14 days before taking effect.
8. Contact
For questions about our cookie practices or to exercise your data rights:
Petruskevich Web & AI Solutions
Email: contact@eldem.io
Website: https://eldem.io/privacy
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on 2026-07-25.