Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Pledgr (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the site owners.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by Pledgr directly) or “third-party” (set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms). They can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four categories of cookies on the Pledgr platform:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security protections. Without these cookies, the Services cannot operate properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the user experience, identify popular features, and fix issues. We use Google Analytics and internal analytics tools.
2.3 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your settings and choices, such as your preferred theme (light or dark mode), language, and currency. They allow the Platform to provide a personalised experience without requiring you to re-enter your preferences on each visit.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They help us deliver relevant advertisements and understand which channels drive the most engagement. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
3. Cookie Details
The following table lists the specific cookies used on the Pledgr platform, their purposes, and how long they persist:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| Essential |
| pledgr-session | Maintains your authenticated session across pages | Session |
| pledgr-csrf | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| pledgr-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users for 24-hour reporting | 24 hours |
| pledgr-analytics | Internal analytics: tracks page views and feature usage | 1 year |
| Preferences |
| pledgr-theme | Stores your preferred colour scheme (light/dark) | 1 year |
| pledgr-locale | Stores your preferred language and region settings | 1 year |
| pledgr-currency | Remembers your preferred display currency | 6 months |
| Marketing |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel: measures ad performance and conversions | 3 months |
| tw_clid | Twitter/X: tracks conversions from ad campaigns | 2 years |
| pledgr-ref | Tracks referral sources for attribution and partnerships | 30 days |
4. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie consent banner: When you first visit Pledgr, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject (except essential cookies, which are always active).
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Device settings: On mobile devices, you can manage cookie and tracking preferences through your device's privacy settings.
- Opt-out tools: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For Facebook, you can manage your ad preferences through Facebook's Ad Settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform. For example, blocking preference cookies will mean the Platform cannot remember your theme or language settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party’s privacy and cookie policies. The third-party services we currently use include:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) -- for website usage analytics.
- Facebook/Meta Pixel (facebook.com) -- for advertising measurement.
- Twitter/X Analytics (x.com) -- for advertising attribution.
- Stripe (stripe.com) -- for secure payment processing.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data collection and use practices.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We recommend checking this page periodically for any updates.