Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.
2. How We Use Cookies
Paido uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve our service performance and security
- Prevent fraudulent activity
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | Maintains your login session | 2 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | 2 hours |
| remember_web | Keeps you logged in between sessions | 5 years |
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| user_preferences | Stores your display preferences | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
We currently do NOT use third-party analytics cookies.
If we add analytics in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant, used for fraud detection)
4. Cookie Duration
We use two types of cookies based on duration:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit Paido, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie banner.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block some or all cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Important: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using Paido as the service requires them to function.
5.3 Browser-Specific Cookie Settings
Learn how to manage cookies in your browser:
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices made through our cookie consent banner.
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage technology to store certain preferences locally on your device. This helps improve performance and user experience. Local storage data can be cleared through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, visit:
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Company: YOUSUF TECHNOLOGY & PROGRAMMING LTD
Email: accountant@paido.app
Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX