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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Annoture uses, and how you can control them. We respect your right to privacy and your ability to manage your preferences.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners.
2. How we use cookies
Annoture uses cookies on the landing page (annoture.com) and the web application. We use a mix of first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers). Below is a full list of the cookies we use and why.
3. Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the service to function. They cannot be disabled. No consent is required for these under UK GDPR.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| annoture_token | Stores your authentication JWT to keep you logged in to the web app. | Session / 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preference. | 1 year |
4. Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They are only set with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random ID. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state. | 2 years |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing your preferences
When you first visit annoture.com, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline analytics cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to the app.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable law. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
Questions about this policy? Contact us at our contact form.