3. What We Do NOT Track
- ❌ 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 Type | Cookies Set |
|---|---|
| School Administrators | Essential (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 subjects | No cookies set. Uploading student photos does not trigger cookies. |
| Public visitors | Analytics only (aggregate, anonymous). No identification. |
5. Cookie Consent & Preferences
When you visit PageBloom, we display a cookie consent banner. You can choose your preferences at any time:
Your preference is stored for 1 year. You can change it anytime by returning to this page or via the cookie banner link in the footer.
6. Third-Party Services & Cookies
| Service | Sets Cookies? | Purpose | Student Data? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Yes (payment flow only) | Process subscription payments | No — billing only |
| Cloudflare (CDN) | Minimal (security/performance) | Content delivery, DDoS protection | No |
| SendGrid | No | Transactional email delivery | No |
| Render | No | Application hosting | No |
| Google Cloud Vision (Pro tier AI) | No | AI photo quality analysis and smart sorting | Photo 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.