Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 9, 2026

Last Updated: February 9, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how A21 Reports Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on A21 Social (accessible at a21social.com). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Authenticate you and keep you logged in during your session
Remember your preferences, such as language and display settings
Analyze how you use the Service to improve performance and features
Ensure security of your account and the platform

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Service will not function without them.

Session cookie, Maintains your logged-in session. Duration: session (expires when browser closes).
Authentication token, Verifies your identity. Duration: persistent (until logout).
Security cookie, CSRF protection and security measures. Duration: session.

Legal basis: These cookies are technically necessary for the Service to function and are exempt from the consent requirement under § 25(2) TTDSG. The legal basis for processing is contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) and legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service. They are only set after you give explicit consent.

PostHog, Analytics and product usage tracking. Sets cookies for session identification and event tracking. Provider: PostHog Inc. Duration: up to 12 months.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TTDSG). These cookies are only set after you explicitly consent via our cookie consent banner.

3.3 Error Monitoring Cookies

These cookies help us identify and fix technical issues with the Service. They are only set after you give explicit consent.

Sentry, Error tracking and performance monitoring. Sets cookies for session replay and error context. Provider: Functional Software, Inc. Duration: session to 12 months.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TTDSG). These cookies are only set after you explicitly consent via our cookie consent banner.

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make (such as language preference) to provide a more personalized experience.

Language preference, Remembers your selected language. Duration: up to 12 months.
Display settings, Remembers UI preferences. Duration: up to 12 months.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TTDSG). These cookies are only set after you explicitly consent via our cookie consent banner.

3.5 Social Login Cookies

When you use social login (Google or Facebook), authentication cookies may be set by the respective provider during the login process.

Google OAuth, Authentication cookies set during Google social login. Provider: Google LLC. Duration: session.
Facebook Login, Authentication cookies set during Facebook social login. Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc. Duration: session.

Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are set when you actively choose to log in via a social provider.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, including:

Analytics providers to help us understand usage patterns
Error monitoring providers to help us identify and fix technical issues
Authentication providers (Google, Facebook) when using social login

These third parties have their own cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:

5. Cookie Consent

5.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (Section 3.1) are set without consent as they are strictly necessary for the Service to function (§ 25(2) TTDSG).

Non-essential cookies (analytics, error monitoring, preferences) are only set after you give explicit consent.

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer, which will reopen the consent banner. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it, in accordance with Art. 7(3) GDPR.

5.3 Consent Withdrawal

If you withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, we will stop setting those cookies on subsequent page loads. Cookies already set will expire according to their stated duration, or you can delete them manually through your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific or all sites
Delete all cookies when you close the browser

Please note that disabling essential cookies will impair the functionality of the Service, and you may not be able to use certain features.

6.2 How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

7. Do Not Track

While there is no industry-wide standard for DNT signals, we respect your cookie consent preferences as set through our consent banner. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on the Service and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

A21 Reports Ltd. Email: hello@a21social.com