Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are stored by your web browser and allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies are a standard technology used by virtually all websites and are essential for many basic website functions, such as keeping you logged in.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are used on Pedapub, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we handle personal data.
Types of Cookies
Cookies can be categorized in several ways:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the site.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences between visits.
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Pedapub) and can only be read by that website.
- Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. On our platform, third-party cookies are limited to those set by Cloudflare for security purposes. Google Analytics cookies are stored under our own domain but send data to Google; they are described below.
Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on Pedapub, grouped by purpose. We do not use any advertising cookies. Analytics cookies are only set if you accept them.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without them, core features such as user login and form submission would not work. They cannot be disabled.
- PHPSESSID — a session identifier that maintains your login state and session data as you navigate the site. This is a first-party session cookie that is deleted when you close your browser.
- cookie_consent — stores your response to the cookie consent notice so that it is not displayed again on subsequent visits. This is a first-party persistent cookie that expires after 1 year.
- CSRF token — embedded in forms to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. This is a session-based security mechanism and is not stored as a standalone cookie, but within your session data.
Security Cookies
These cookies are set by our security and infrastructure providers to protect the platform from automated abuse and attacks.
- __cf_bm — set by Cloudflare to distinguish legitimate human visitors from bots. This is required for Cloudflare's Bot Management feature. It is a third-party cookie that expires after 30 minutes of inactivity.
- cf_clearance — may be set by Cloudflare Turnstile, the CAPTCHA alternative used on our login and registration forms, to remember that you have already passed a security challenge. This is a third-party cookie with a limited lifespan.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set by Google Analytics (Google Ireland Ltd. / Google LLC) only after you click "Accept" in the cookie notice. They help us understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, approximate location, device and browser type) so that we can improve it. The data is reported to us in aggregate; we do not use it for advertising.
- _ga — distinguishes visitors with a random identifier. First-party persistent cookie that expires after 2 years.
- _ga_<ID> — keeps the state of your current visit (session). First-party persistent cookie that expires after 2 years.
Third-Party Cookies
The third-party services that set cookies on Pedapub are Cloudflare (security, described above) and, only with your consent, Google Analytics. We do not use Facebook Pixel, advertising networks or any other tracking technologies, and we do not participate in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. All major browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that if you block essential cookies (such as the session cookie), you will not be able to log in to your account or use features that require authentication.
For instructions on managing cookies, consult your browser's documentation: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
Your Consent
When you first visit Pedapub, a cookie consent notice is displayed at the bottom of the page. Clicking "Accept" allows the analytics cookies described in this policy; clicking "Essential only" means no analytics cookies are set. Essential and security cookies are necessary for the platform to function and are set regardless of your choice, as permitted under applicable law. You can change your choice at any time with the button below.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@pedapub.com.