Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25 August 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Compz ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies across our website (compz.app) and associated applications (app.compz.app, schedule.compz.app).

We use CookieYes as our Consent Management Platform (CMP) to manage your cookie preferences across all Compz services. Your consent choices are shared between our public website and application using subdomain consent sharing.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

We use both first-party cookies (set by Compz) and third-party cookies (set by external services) to enhance your experience and understand how our services are used.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our services. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. These cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the service to function.

  • Session cookies: Maintain your logged-in state in the Compz application
  • Security cookies: Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • CookieYes consent: Store your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and application. We use this information to improve our services and user experience. These cookies require your consent.

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized data about website usage, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources and referral information
  • User interactions with features and content

Cookies set by Google Analytics:

  • _ga - Distinguishes users (2 years)
  • _ga_<container-id> - Persists session state (2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes users (24 hours)
  • _gat - Throttles request rate (1 minute)

Google Analytics will only set these cookies and collect data if you have granted analytics consent through our cookie banner. We use Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with GDPR and UK data protection regulations.

Plausible Analytics

We also use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that:

  • Does not use cookies - No cookies are set on your device
  • Does not collect personal data - No IP addresses, user agents, or identifying information
  • Is GDPR compliant by design - No consent banner required
  • Provides aggregated statistics only - Cannot track individual users

Plausible operates independently and does not require your consent as it does not use cookies or persistent identifiers.

PostHog

We use PostHog for product analytics and user behavior insights. PostHog helps us understand how users interact with our platform to improve features and user experience.

Data collected by PostHog:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage and interactions
  • Session duration and engagement metrics
  • Device and browser information

Cookies/Storage used by PostHog:

  • ph_* - PostHog session and user identification cookies
  • localStorage - Stores user preferences and session data

PostHog will only track and store data if you have granted analytics consent through our cookie banner. We have configured PostHog to opt out of capturing by default and only enable tracking after explicit consent.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: Keep you logged in to your Compz account
  • Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: Understand how our services are used (with your consent)
  • Performance: Monitor and improve service performance

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 CookieYes Consent Banner

When you first visit Compz, you'll see a cookie consent banner powered by CookieYes. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
  • Reject All: Only allow necessary cookies
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow

Your consent choices are stored and shared across compz.app and app.compz.app using subdomain consent sharing, so you won't need to consent separately for each service.

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings button (usually found in the footer) or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • View and delete individual cookies

Please note that blocking necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our service.

5.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (requires consent)
  • PostHog: Product analytics (requires consent)
  • Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies)
  • CookieYes: Consent management (necessary)
  • Stripe: Payment processing (necessary, only on payment pages)

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:

7. Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
  • Google Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (if consent granted)
  • CookieYes consent: 1 year

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

10. Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see: