rdprivacy.com · rdprivacywatch.com
Cookie Policy
Consulting · Academy · Watch
Last updated: 2026-05-18
This policy explains how our websites (https://www.rdprivacy.com and https://www.rdprivacywatch.com) use cookies and similar technologies across all three services hosted on them — RD Privacy Consulting, RD Privacy Academy, and RD Privacy Watch — and your choices in relation to them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies — such as local storage and session storage — work in a comparable way and are covered by this policy.
2. What We Use
Our website is built on a modern React-based framework. We use only cookies and browser storage that are strictly necessary to operate the site. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any cookies that track you across other websites.
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, we do not display a cookie consent banner. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under EU law (ePrivacy Directive, Art. 5(3)) or equivalent UAE requirements.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services you have requested — such as navigating between pages or maintaining a session — cannot be provided. They are set by us or by our hosting infrastructure.
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session / session_id | Session | rdprivacy.com | Maintains your session state while you navigate the site. Deleted when you close your browser. | Session |
| csrf_token | Session | rdprivacy.com | Protects forms against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session |
| __Host-auth (if applicable) | Session | rdprivacy.com | Authenticates logged-in users of the Academy or subscriber portal, if applicable. | Session |
Cookie names and exact behaviour may vary slightly depending on your browser and device. The table above reflects our current implementation; we will update it if our cookie use changes.
2.2 Local and Session Storage
Our website may also use browser local storage or session storage to preserve your in-page preferences (for example, a dismissed notice or UI state). This data is stored on your device only, is not transmitted to our servers, and is not a cookie. It is cleared when you clear your browser data.
3. What We Do Not Use
We do not use:
- Analytics cookies: we do not deploy Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel, or any equivalent service that tracks your behaviour across sessions or builds usage profiles.
- Advertising or targeting cookies: we do not use cookies for retargeting, behavioural advertising, or tracking across third-party websites.
- Social media cookies: we do not embed social media plugins that set third-party cookies.
- Third-party embeds: we do not embed third-party video, map, or content widgets that would set cookies on your device.
4. Third-Party Services
Certain features of the site interact with third-party services. Where they do, those providers may set their own cookies or use their own storage in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies:
- Payment processor: if you purchase an Academy course, our payment processor will set cookies on their own domain during the checkout process. Please refer to their cookie policy for details.
- Email delivery: links in our newsletter and course emails may include tracking parameters used to confirm delivery and measure aggregate open rates. These do not set cookies on our website.
We select third-party providers carefully and ensure their data handling meets appropriate standards.
5. Your Choices
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, disabling them through your browser settings may affect the functioning of the site (for example, you may not be able to stay logged in to the Academy portal or complete a contact form submission).
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Guidance for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
You can also use your browser's private or incognito mode, which does not store cookies or site data between sessions.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because we do not engage in cross-site tracking, our site treats all visitors consistently regardless of whether a DNT signal is present.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy if our cookie use changes. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the current version. Material changes will be noted prominently on this page.
8. More Information
For questions about how we use cookies or your data more broadly, please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our website or contact us:
- Email: info@rdprivacy.com
- Website: https://www.rdprivacy.com