Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 14, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

At Pienova, we use cookies sparingly and only when necessary to provide our privacy-first developer tools. We prioritize your privacy and minimize cookie usage wherever possible.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility features.

  • Session cookies: Maintain your login session
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

  • Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
  • Theme settings: Save your dark/light mode preference
  • Tool configurations: Store your tool settings locally

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These are:

  • Anonymized by default
  • Do not track personal information
  • Can be opted out at any time
  • Help us improve our services

What We Don't Do

  • No advertising cookies: We don't use cookies for targeted advertising
  • No third-party tracking: We don't allow third-party tracking cookies
  • No selling data: We never sell cookie data to third parties
  • No cross-site tracking: We don't track you across other websites

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage to:

  • Store your tool data locally in your browser for privacy
  • Cache resources to improve performance
  • Remember your preferences across sessions

Local storage data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly needed for a feature you're using.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period (typically 30-365 days) or until you delete them.

Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please visit your browser's help menu for instructions.

Our Settings

When available, you can manage cookie preferences through our settings panel in the application.

Important Note

Blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our Services. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly.

Third-Party Services

We carefully select any third-party services we use. When third-party cookies are used, we:

  • Only use privacy-respecting services
  • Ensure they comply with privacy regulations
  • Minimize data collection
  • Provide opt-out options where possible

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

Your Consent

By using our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or our cookie preferences.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@pienova.com

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