Cookie Policy
Last updated: 20.05.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Citizly.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://citizly.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Citizly.com) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality (e.g., analytics).
2. What Cookies Do We Use and Why?
We do not set any first-party cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. However, we use third-party analytics services that may use cookies to collect information about your visit.
a) Google Analytics
- Purpose: To collect anonymized information such as the number of visitors, source of traffic, and behavior on the website.
- Type: Third-party, analytical.
- Data Collected: IP address (anonymized in EU), browser type, referring/exit pages, device type, and time spent.
- Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
b) Yandex Metrica
- Purpose: To understand user behavior and improve website functionality.
- Type: Third-party, analytical.
- Data Collected: Clicks, scrolls, anonymized IP address, and session duration.
- Privacy Policy: https://metrica.yandex.com/about/info/privacy-policy
We do not use cookies for:
- Advertising or marketing purposes
- Behavioral profiling
- Selling or renting personal data
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (GDPR Compliance)
Under the GDPR, we must have a legal basis for processing your personal data.
- Consent: We use non-essential cookies (like Google Analytics and Yandex Metrica) only after obtaining your consent through a cookie banner when you visit the site from the EU or EEA.
- Legitimate Interest: Basic, essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website (if any) may be used without consent.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to:
- Be informed about what data we collect and how it’s used
- Access your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
5. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
- The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell your personal information.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser provides different mechanisms for managing cookies:
- Chrome:
chrome://settings/cookies - Firefox:
about:preferences#privacy - Safari:
Preferences > Privacy - Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions
You can also use browser extensions or privacy tools to block or manage cookie behavior.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our cookie practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: an@citizly.com