Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 26, 2026 Effective date: March 26, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how AGILE SAPIENS (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at sapiens.folkup.life (the “Site”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Controller Information:
- Data Controller: FolkUp Ecosystem
- Contact Email: privacy@folkup.app
- Jurisdiction: European Union, Portugal
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) |
theme-preference | Remembers your dark/light mode choice | 1 year | Legitimate interest |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Opt-in)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currently not implemented | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: If we implement analytics in the future, you will be asked for explicit consent before these cookies are set.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
Ko-fi Support Widget
When you interact with our Ko-fi support button:
- Provider: Ko-fi.com
- Purpose: Enable donation functionality
- Consent: Required before loading
- Privacy Policy: Ko-fi Privacy Policy
Social Media Embeds (if any)
Currently not implemented. If added in the future, explicit consent will be required.
4. Cookie Consent
4.1 Your Choices
- Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled as they’re necessary for site functionality
- Non-essential cookies: Require your explicit consent
- Third-party widgets: Blocked until you give consent
4.2 Managing Consent
You can:
- Change your cookie preferences using our consent banner
- Block cookies through your browser settings
- Withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or updating preferences
4.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear existing cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
For browser-specific instructions:
5. Impact of Blocking Cookies
Essential Cookies
Blocking these may result in:
- Loss of theme preferences
- Repeated cookie consent prompts
- Reduced functionality
Non-Essential Cookies
Blocking these will not affect core site functionality.
6. Data Retention
- Cookie consent: 1 year or until withdrawn
- Theme preferences: 1 year or until cleared
- Session data: Cleared when browser is closed
7. International Transfers
Ko-fi services may involve data transfers outside the EU. Ko-fi implements appropriate safeguards under GDPR Chapter V.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data processed through cookies:
- Access your data (Art. 15)
- Rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16)
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
- Restrict processing (Art. 18)
- Data portability (Art. 20)
- Object to processing (Art. 21)
- Withdraw consent (Art. 7)
Contact us at privacy@folkup.app to exercise these rights.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date.
For material changes affecting your rights, we will:
- Update our consent banner
- Notify users via the website
- Request renewed consent where required
11. Contact Information
For cookie-related questions:
- Email: privacy@folkup.app
- Data Controller: FolkUp Ecosystem
- Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
12. Legal Framework
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive)
- Lei n.º 58/2019 (Portuguese implementation)
Supervisory Authority: Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) - Portugal Website: www.cnpd.pt