Cookies
Which cookies we use, why, and how to change your choices.
This Cookie Notice explains how Kontorva Group OÜ (registration code 16916787) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Arikaart platform at arikaart.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site operator. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. We refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this Notice.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. The platform cannot function properly without them. We do not need your consent to use strictly necessary cookies.
Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
session_id | Maintains your login session while you are using the platform. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Arikaart |
csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | Arikaart |
auth_token | Keeps you logged in between sessions when you select "remember me". | 30 days | Arikaart |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 12 months | Arikaart |
2.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or account type. They are set either by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
ui_preferences | Remembers your interface preferences, such as sidebar state and view settings. | 12 months | Arikaart |
last_account_type | Remembers which account type you last used to pre-select the correct dashboard on login. | 12 months | Arikaart |
2.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform, which pages are visited most, and where users encounter problems. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. We use this data to improve the platform.
Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
_ga | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics. Used to generate statistical data about how visitors use the platform. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_[ID] | Persists session state for Google Analytics. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid | Distinguishes users. Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
We configure Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses. Google Analytics data is processed under a data processing agreement with Google LLC. Google may transfer analytics data to the United States under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework.
2.4 Payment-related cookies
When you make a payment through the platform, Stripe may set cookies on your device. These cookies are used by Stripe to prevent fraud and process payments securely. Stripe's use of cookies is governed by Stripe's own Cookie Policy.
Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
__stripe_mid | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing. | 1 year | Stripe |
__stripe_sid | Fraud prevention and secure payment processing. | 30 minutes | Stripe |
3. Your Consent and Choices
When you first visit the platform, we ask for your consent to set analytics and functional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies and payment-related cookies do not require consent.
You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage cookies" link in the footer of the platform. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. In particular, blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. We will notify you of material changes by displaying a new consent banner on the platform. The effective date at the top of this Notice reflects the most recent version.
5. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Kontorva Group OÜ | Registration code: 16916787 |
Mäealuse tn 4/1, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia | support@kontorva.com |