Cookie Policy
AdvDesk uses a small number of cookies, all first-party, only for things that make the product work or remember your preferences. We do not use tracking, advertising, or third-party analytics cookies.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser to remember information between visits — for example, that you're logged in, or that you prefer dark mode. Some cookies are essential to running a site; others are used for preferences, analytics, or advertising. AdvDesk only uses essential and preference cookies.
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
ADVDESK_SESSION |
Keeps you logged in across page loads. Without this, the dashboard cannot work. | Essential | Session (cleared when you close the browser, unless "remember me" is selected — then 30 days) |
advdesk-theme |
Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode. | Preference | Persistent (1 year) |
advdesk-lang |
Remembers your preferred language (English / Arabic). | Preference | Persistent (1 year) |
advdesk-cookie-consent |
Records your choice from the cookie banner so we don't show it again. | Preference | Persistent (1 year) |
ref |
If you arrive via a referral link, this attributes the signup to the referrer for our (planned) referral program. | Preference | 30 days |
All cookies are set with the Secure and SameSite=Lax
attributes; the session cookie is additionally HttpOnly.
What we don't use
AdvDesk does not currently use any of the following:
- Google Analytics, Plausible, Mixpanel, or other third-party analytics.
- Advertising or remarketing cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.).
- Cross-site tracking, browser fingerprinting, or device IDs.
- Social-media share buttons that ping third-party servers on page load.
If we ever add an analytics product, we will update this page, ask for your consent via the banner, and only load the script if you click "Accept all".
How to control cookies
You can control cookies in two places:
- Our cookie banner. The first time you visit, a small banner appears in the bottom corner. Choosing "Essential only" will skip any future non-essential cookies. You can clear the
advdesk-cookie-consentcookie to see the banner again. - Your browser settings. Every modern browser lets you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will break the dashboard — you won't be able to stay logged in.
AdvDesk respects the Do Not Track signal where browsers still
send it: we wouldn't track you anyway, but we treat the signal as a
polite reminder.
Changes to this policy
If we add or remove cookies, we will update this page and the effective date at the top. For material changes (e.g., adding analytics), we'll also surface a notice in the cookie banner so you can re-consent.
Contact
Questions about cookies? privacy@advcode.net.