Bodivine Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2024-- (replace with publication date)

This Cookie Policy explains how Bodivine (“Bodivine”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies within our web application and related services (collectively, the “Service”). This document focuses on the essential cookies currently in use. If we later adopt analytics or marketing cookies, this policy will be updated accordingly and additional consent controls will be provided.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device when you visit a website or web application. They are widely used to make digital services work, improve user experience, and provide information to service owners. Cookies can be:

Session cookies: removed when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-party cookies: set by the site you are visiting (Bodivine).
Third-party cookies: set by other domains (none are used at present).

2. Why we use cookies

We currently only use strictly necessary (essential) cookies. These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be switched off because they are needed for:

Authenticating users and maintaining secure sessions.
Enforcing security features such as CSRF protection and rate limiting.
Storing minimal localisation preferences (e.g., selected language).
Remembering cookie consent decisions if a banner is introduced in the future.

Because these cookies are essential, they do not require consent under the EU ePrivacy Directive/GDPR. You can block them via your browser settings, but the Service may no longer function correctly.

3. Cookies we set

Cookie name	Purpose	Type	Duration	Provider
`auth_session` (name may vary)	Maintains your authenticated session with Bodivine.	First-party, essential, HTTP-only	Session or up to 30 days if “remember me” is used	Bodivine
`csrf_token`	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks.	First-party, essential	Session	Bodivine
`lang`	Stores your language preference (e.g., `en`, `it`).	First-party, essential	12 months	Bodivine
`cookie_notice` (if set)	Records your acknowledgement of this policy/banner.	First-party, essential	12 months	Bodivine

The exact cookie names may change as we iterate on the Service, but their purpose and essential nature remain the same. Updated details will be published in this policy.

4. Third-party cookies

No third-party analytics, advertising, or social media cookies are loaded by Bodivine at this time.

If we integrate analytics, marketing pixels, or embedded content that sets cookies, this policy will be updated and we will request your consent before enabling those cookies.

5. Managing cookies

You can:

Configure your browser to block or delete cookies (see your browser’s help section for instructions). Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from signing in or using key features.
If we later introduce optional cookies, a consent banner or preference centre will allow you to enable/disable them without affecting essential cookies.
Clear stored cookies at any time via your browser settings.

6. Updates

We will review and update this policy whenever we change cookie usage or introduce new technologies. Major updates will be announced via in-app notifications or email where required.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
privacy@bodivine.com
insert postal address

For more information about how we process personal data, see our Privacy Notice.