Cookie Policy

Last updated: 30 October 2026

Cookies and similar technologies (like local storage) are small pieces of data stored on your device. Deskmate uses only a few, and they're there to make the app work and keep payments secure. We don't use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.

What we use

Name / typePurposeDurationNeeds consent?
Session cookie [actual cookie name]Keeps you signed in and protects against cross-site request forgerySession, or up to 30 days if you choose "stay signed in"No (strictly necessary)
Local storage (preferences, offline data)Remembers settings such as theme, and stores data so the app works offlineUntil you clear it or sign outNo (strictly necessary for the feature you use)
Stripe cookies / scripts (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid)Fraud prevention and secure payment processing on checkout and billing pages__stripe_sid 30 minutes; __stripe_mid 1 yearNo (strictly necessary for fraud prevention and security of payments)

[If you later add analytics, advertising or a third-party widget, update this page and add a consent banner before setting any non-essential cookies, as required by PECR.]

Managing cookies

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but Deskmate (and checkout) won't work properly without the essential ones. Guidance for common browsers is at aboutcookies.org.

Questions

Contact [PRIVACY EMAIL]. See our Privacy Policy for more on how we handle your data.