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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 NamePurposeDurationLegal Basis
cookie-consentStores your cookie consent preferences1 yearLegitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
theme-preferenceRemembers your dark/light mode choice1 yearLegitimate interest

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Opt-in)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDurationLegal Basis
Currently not implementedN/AN/AN/AN/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:

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