Last updated: March 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses. They simply store small pieces of data — like your login session, your preferred language, or whether you have dismissed a notification banner. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back so the site can recognise you and remember your preferences.
Some cookies are “session cookies” that are deleted when you close your browser. Others are “persistent cookies” that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.
BorakDesk uses three categories of cookies. Each serves a specific purpose and we have minimised cookie usage to only what is necessary for the platform to function properly and to improve your experience.
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | borakdesk_session | Authentication session — keeps you logged in | Session |
| borakdesk_csrf | CSRF protection — prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | |
| borakdesk_region | Region detection — routes your data to the correct data centre (US, EU, or Asia) | 1 year | |
| borakdesk_plan | Plan and role storage — caches your subscription tier and user role for UI rendering | Session | |
| Analytics | borakdesk_analytics | Page views — tracks which pages you visit (anonymised, no personal data) | 1 year |
| borakdesk_features | Feature usage — records which platform features you use to help us improve the product | 1 year | |
| borakdesk_campaign | Campaign performance — tracks email open rates, click rates, and conversion metrics for your campaigns | 90 days | |
| Preferences | borakdesk_theme | Theme preference — remembers your light/dark mode selection | 1 year |
| borakdesk_lang | Language preference — stores your chosen display language | 1 year | |
| borakdesk_sidebar | Sidebar state — remembers whether the sidebar is expanded or collapsed | 1 year |
In addition to our own cookies, BorakDesk uses a limited number of third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels from ad networks, or any cookie-based retargeting. BorakDesk does not sell or share cookie data with third parties for advertising purposes.
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the “Privacy” or “Security” section of your browser's preferences. Common options include:
When you first visit BorakDesk, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customise which non-essential cookie categories you wish to enable. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings under Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences.
In compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and GDPR, users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) will see a cookie consent banner on their first visit to BorakDesk. This banner allows you to:
Your consent choice is stored in a cookie itself (borakdesk_consent) so that we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by visiting Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences within the platform, or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
For users outside the EEA, we may set analytics and preference cookies by default, but you can opt out at any time through the same settings page or your browser controls.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
For broader privacy concerns, please refer to our Privacy Policy.