Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how kvelpo uses cookies and similar technologies to collect, store, and process your information. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies we use include:
- Local Storage: Browser storage for application data
- Session Storage: Temporary browser storage for session data
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable:
- User authentication and session management (via Clerk)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic functionality and navigation
Processing Basis: Contract performance and legitimate interests
Consent Required: No (automatically applied)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Remembering your consent preferences
Processing Basis: Legitimate interests
Consent Required: No (can be disabled in settings)
We do not currently use analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies, and we do not use device fingerprinting or cross-site tracking. If that changes, we will update this policy and, where required, ask for your consent first.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We allow certain third parties to place cookies on your device:
- Clerk: Authentication and session management
- Stripe: Payment processing and security
Our hosting provider, Vercel, may process technical request data to operate our infrastructure, but we do not use any Vercel analytics or tracking product.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for detailed information.
4. Cookie Duration
Our cookies have different durations depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Expire after 30 days to 1 year
- Authentication Cookies: Expire after 7 days to 30 days
- Consent Cookies: Expire after 1 year
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
Through Our Consent Banner
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit our site (for EU users). You can change your preferences anytime in our Consent Center.
Through Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications when cookies are set
- Block third-party cookies
Note that blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use our service.
Through Device Settings
Mobile devices also have cookie management options in their browser settings.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Request deletion of your data processed via cookies
- Object to certain types of cookie processing
You can exercise these rights through our Consent Center or by contacting privacy@kvelpo.com.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Information
Company: Kvelpo SIA
Email: privacy@kvelpo.com
Address: "Melnāji", Suntažu pagasts, Ogres novads, LV-5060, Latvia