🍪 Cookie Policy – Kiori
Last updated: 05.12.2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Kiori (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and application.
If you have any questions, contact us at: gab@crowd-wisdom.com
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They allow us to:
- Enable basic platform functions
- Identify your session
- Improve performance
- Understand how users interact with Kiori
Cookies may be set directly by us (“first-party cookies”) or by external providers (“third-party cookies”).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
(Always active, no consent required)
These cookies are essential for:
- Logging in
- Authenticating users
- Maintaining security
- Managing sessions
- Remembering core settings
Kiori cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples include:
- Session tokens
- Authentication cookies
- CSRF protection cookies
2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand:
- How users navigate the platform
- Which features are used
- Device and performance data
- Crash reports and anomalies
We use:
Firebase Analytics
Provider: Google Ireland Ltd Purpose: Usage analytics & performance insights Consent: Required
Google Analytics (if enabled)
Provider: Google Ireland Ltd Purpose: Website analytics Consent: Required IP anonymization: Enabled
Analytics cookies are never set without your explicit consent via our cookie banner.
3. Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit Kiori for the first time, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all optional cookies
- Select specific categories
- Withdraw your consent at any time
Your preferences are stored to ensure compliance with GDPR.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can modify your cookie settings at any time by:
- Updating your choices in the cookie banner
- Clearing cookies in your browser settings
- Blocking cookies entirely (which may prevent Kiori from functioning properly)
If you deactivate strictly necessary cookies, you may be unable to use the service.
5. Third-Party Cookies & Data Transfers
Some cookies may lead to data sharing with third-party providers such as Google.
These providers may process data:
- within the EU
- or outside the EU (e.g., the United States)
Where transfers occur outside the EEA, they are protected through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Additional security measures by the provider
Details on data processing can be found in the Kiori Privacy Policy.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stored for a set duration unless deleted manually
Analytics cookies generally have limited retention periods (e.g., 1–13 months).
7. List of Cookies Used
Strictly Necessary
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Authentication | Kiori | Session |
| auth_cookie | Login/session stability | Kiori | Session |
| csrf_token | Security | Kiori | Session |
Analytics (Consent Required)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, etc. | Analytics & usage metrics | Google Analytics | 1–13 months |
| firebase_* | Performance analytics | Firebase | Variable (short-term) |
(Cookie names may vary depending on configuration.)
8. Updating This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in functionality
- Legal requirements
- New analytics services
- Improvements in transparency
We will notify users of material changes where appropriate.
9. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or data protection, contact:
Crowd Wisdom SLU Email: gab@crowd-wisdom.com