Cookie & Tracking Technology Policy
Last updated: August 20, 2026 · Effective immediately
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types Cardzy (cardzy.online) uses, why we use them, and how you can control or delete them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Strictly Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take — such as logging in, saving a card draft, or setting your language preference. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the site will not work as a result.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardzy_cookie_consent | Cardzy | Stores your cookie consent decision (accepted/declined) | 1 year | First-party |
| cardzy_consent_v3 | Cardzy | Stores granular cookie preference object (essential/analytics/advertising) | 1 year | First-party |
| cookie_consent | Cardzy | Legacy consent flag (accepted/declined) | 1 year | First-party |
| __session | Firebase / Google | Firebase Authentication session token for logged-in users | Session | First-party |
| lang | Cardzy | Stores your selected display language (e.g. 'ur', 'en', 'ar') | 1 year | First-party |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
OptionalThese cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. All information is aggregated and anonymous; no individual is identified. These cookies help us continually improve the site.
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for this purpose. GA4 uses cookies to distinguish users and sessions. If you decline analytics cookies, we will not load GA4 and no analytics data will be sent to Google.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state across page requests for GA4 | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (24-hour session identifier) | 24 hours | Third-party |
Google Analytics privacy information: policies.google.com/privacy
Advertising & Google AdSense Cookies
OptionalCardzy is a free platform supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense to display relevant, family-safe advertisements. Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to:
- Show ads that are relevant to you based on your browsing history
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Prevent fraudulent ad impressions (ad quality and safety)
If you decline advertising cookies, Google will still display ads, but they will be non-personalized (contextual only). You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time via Google Ad Preferences Portal .
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeting, optimizing, reporting and attributing online advertising | 1 year | Third-party |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | Third-party |
| ANID | Used for advertising based on what's relevant to the user | 13 months | Third-party | |
| NID | Registers a unique ID to remember preferences and for ads personalization | 6 months | Third-party | |
| CONSENT | Stores user's cookie consent state for current domain | 2 years | Third-party |
denied signal to Google for ad_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization. Google will use modelled conversions only and will not set advertising cookies on your device.Third-Party Vendors & Partners
In addition to Google, the following third-party services may set cookies or access device storage when you use Cardzy:
| Vendor | Category | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Advertising | Display relevant ads and measure ad performance | View |
| Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Website traffic analysis and user behaviour insights | View |
| Firebase / Google | Essential | User authentication, real-time database, and card storage | View |
| Vercel | Infrastructure | Hosting, edge delivery, and performance analytics | View |
How to Manage & Disable Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Cardzy.
1. Cardzy Cookie Preferences
You can review and change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and reloading the page — our consent banner will reappear on your first visit. You can then choose to Accept All, Decline Non-Essential, or customise individual categories.
2. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or block cookies through their settings. Here are direct links for major browsers:
3. Google Ad Settings
To opt out of personalized ads from Google across all websites, visit Google Ad Settings or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
4. Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at optout.networkadvertising.org .
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit, requesting that they do not track you. There is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Cardzy does not currently respond to DNT signals; however, you may use the cookie management options above to limit tracking.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: cardzyonline@gmail.com
Website: cardzy.online/contact
Registered: Islamabad / Rawalpindi, Pakistan
For your full privacy rights, see our Complete Privacy Policy Document.