Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
Effective Date: February 6, 2026
✅ Good News: We Use Minimal Cookies!
Unlike most websites, we don't use invasive tracking, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics. We only use essential cookies to make the site work.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve user experience.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (ucpcompliant.com)
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (we minimize these)
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Essential? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ucp_session | Session | Remember your scan request while browsing | Browser session | ✅ Yes |
| form_data | Session | Prevent data loss if you refresh the page | Browser session | ✅ Yes |
| cf_analytics | Persistent | Cloudflare privacy-friendly analytics (no personal data) | 30 days | ❌ No (optional) |
| exit_popup_shown | Persistent | Remember if you've seen the exit popup (don't show again) | 7 days | ❌ No (UX improvement) |
3. Cookies We DON'T Use
✅ We Do NOT use:
- ❌ Google Analytics (we use privacy-focused Cloudflare Analytics instead)
- ❌ Facebook Pixel or other social media trackers
- ❌ Advertising cookies or retargeting pixels
- ❌ Third-party marketing cookies
- ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
4. Third-Party Services
We use minimal third-party services that may set cookies:
4.1 Cloudflare (Essential)
- Purpose: CDN, security, DDoS protection
- Cookies: __cflb, __cf_bm (security cookies)
- Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
4.2 Web3Forms (Form Processing)
- Purpose: Process audit request forms
- Cookies: None (API-based, no cookies set)
- Privacy Policy: web3forms.com/privacy
4.3 Stripe (Payment Processing - Paid Services Only)
- Purpose: Process payments securely
- Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid (fraud prevention)
- Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
- Note: Only used if you purchase a paid service
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.2 Opt-Out Options
To disable non-essential cookies on UCP Compliant:
- Analytics Cookies: Block "cf_analytics" in your browser
- Exit Popup Cookie: Block "exit_popup_shown" (popup will show every visit)
⚠️ Note: Blocking essential cookies (ucp_session, form_data) may prevent the website from functioning properly. You may not be able to submit audit requests if these are blocked.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting. If you have DNT enabled, we will not set optional analytics cookies.
6. Mobile Apps
We currently do not have a mobile app. This cookie policy applies only to our website (ucpcompliant.com).
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
Questions about our cookie usage? Contact us:
- Email: privacy@ucpcompliant.com
- Website: ucpcompliant.com/contact
9. Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- EU Cookie Directive (ePrivacy Directive)
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Dutch Telecommunications Act
Summary: We use only essential cookies to make our website work. Optional cookies (analytics, UX) can be disabled without affecting core functionality. We don't track you across the web or sell your data.