1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the platform to remember information about your visit, like keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences.

Types of cookies:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (days to years)
  • First-party cookies: Set by PageBloom directly
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services (limited use — see below)

2. Cookies PageBloom Uses

Essential Cookies — Always Active

These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
pb_tokenAuthentication token — keeps you logged in7 days
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
pb_sessionSession management and securitySession

Functional Cookies — Optional

These cookies improve your experience but are not required.

CookiePurposeDuration
pb_prefsRemember platform preferences and settings1 year
pb_langRemember language preference1 year

Analytics Cookies — Optional

These cookies help us understand aggregate usage patterns to improve PageBloom. No individual student tracking.

CookiePurposeDurationStudent Data?
polsia_vidAggregate visitor counting (no PII, no student tracking)1 yearNo

3. What We Do NOT Track

Our commitment to student privacy PageBloom is built for schools. We deliberately avoid the advertising and tracking technologies common to consumer websites.
  • ❌ No Facebook Pixel or Meta advertising cookies
  • ❌ No Google Analytics on student data
  • ❌ No retargeting or behavioral advertising
  • ❌ No individual student behavior tracking
  • ❌ No cross-device tracking
  • ❌ No cross-site activity monitoring
  • ❌ No student photo pixels or embedded tracking in images
  • ❌ Uploaded event photos are stored as-is — no tracking pixels or hidden metadata are added to images

4. Cookies by User Type

User TypeCookies Set
School AdministratorsEssential (login) + Functional (preferences) + Analytics (aggregate)
Contributors (QR Upload — No Account Required)Essential (temporary session token for upload flow only) + Analytics (session counted in aggregate, no personal identification)
Student photo subjectsNo cookies set. Uploading student photos does not trigger cookies.
Public visitorsAnalytics only (aggregate, anonymous). No identification.

6. Third-Party Services & Cookies

ServiceSets Cookies?PurposeStudent Data?
StripeYes (payment flow only)Process subscription paymentsNo — billing only
Cloudflare (CDN)Minimal (security/performance)Content delivery, DDoS protectionNo
SendGridNoTransactional email deliveryNo
RenderNoApplication hostingNo
Google Cloud Vision (Pro tier AI)NoAI photo quality analysis and smart sortingPhoto content only (no PII)

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant with executed Data Processing Agreements.

7. How to Manage Cookies

Via PageBloom Preferences

Use the preference panel above on this page to adjust optional cookies. Your choice takes effect immediately.

Via Your Browser

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies → Search "pagebloom"
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Search "pagebloom"
  • Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Select "pagebloom"
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data → Cookies → Search "pagebloom"

Note: Deleting essential cookies will log you out of PageBloom.

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

PageBloom respects the Do Not Track browser signal. If your browser sends a DNT signal:

  • Analytics cookies are disabled automatically
  • Essential cookies remain active (required for login)
  • You stay logged in and the platform functions normally

Enable DNT in Chrome: Settings → Privacy → "Send a 'Do Not Track' request"

9. Regional Variations

EU & UK (GDPR / UK GDPR)

Explicit consent is required before setting optional cookies. A cookie banner is displayed on first visit. You have the right to granular control — choose essential only, functional only, or all cookies. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

California (CCPA)

You may opt out of analytics at any time. PageBloom does not sell cookie data. You can request what cookie data we hold (data access rights).

US (General)

Notice of cookie use is provided. Opt-out is available as a best practice beyond legal requirements.

Canada (PIPEDA)

Implied consent applies to cookies with clear notice. Opt-out available for optional cookies.

10. Contact

For cookie or privacy questions:

  • Email: privacy@pagebloom.app
  • Subject for cookie questions: "Cookie Policy Question"
  • Response time: 10 business days

For student photo privacy concerns (parents): privacy@pagebloom.app — Subject: "Student Photo Tracking Concern" — Response within 24 hours.