Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Cookie Policy for Compute42

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Compute42 (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and in our application.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

3. Our Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 Website Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics for website analytics. Plausible Analytics is a privacy-friendly analytics service that:

  • Does not use cookies - Plausible Analytics does not set any cookies on your device
  • Does not collect personal data - No personal information is collected or stored
  • Does not track users across websites - Analytics are limited to our website only
  • Compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR - Fully compliant with privacy regulations
  • Open source and transparent - You can review their privacy practices

Plausible Analytics only provides aggregate statistics about website usage (such as page views and visitor counts) without identifying individual users.

3.2 Compute42 Application

The Compute42 IDE desktop application:

  • Does not use cookies
  • Uses secure authentication tokens stored locally on your device
  • Does not track your usage or collect analytics data

3.3 Third-Party Services

Payment Processing (Paddle)

When you make a purchase or manage your subscription, Paddle (our payment processor) may use cookies for:

  • Payment processing and security
  • Fraud prevention
  • Session management during checkout

For detailed information about Paddle’s use of cookies, please refer to their Cookie Policy: https://paddle.com/legal/cookies

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. We do not currently use any strictly necessary cookies on our website.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Plausible Analytics, which does not use cookies. Analytics are performed without tracking individual users.

4.3 Functional Cookies

We do not use functional cookies on our website.

4.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, including ours.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Third-Party Cookie Management

For Paddle’s cookies, please refer to Paddle’s Cookie Policy and their cookie management options.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Our website respects “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Since we use Plausible Analytics, which does not track users, DNT signals are automatically respected.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website
  • Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy

8. Contact Information

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

Last updated: January 2025