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# Cookie Policy

> Information about how DryMerge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies

**Effective Date:** October 22, 2025\
**Last Updated:** October 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how DryMerge, Inc. ("DryMerge," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at [https://drymerge.com](https://drymerge.com) and our application platform (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

## What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve user experience.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

* **Session cookies** are temporary and expire when you close your browser
* **Persistent cookies** remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

## Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:

* **Web beacons (pixels):** Small graphic images that help us analyze user behavior and campaign effectiveness
* **Local storage:** Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device
* **SDKs and APIs:** Software development kits that help us collect analytics and usage data

## Types of Cookies We Use

### 1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and basic navigation. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the Services to function properly.

| Cookie Name           | Provider             | Purpose                                                | Duration  | Type        |
| --------------------- | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | --------- | ----------- |
| `session_id`          | DryMerge             | Maintains user session state                           | Session   | First-party |
| `csrf_token`          | DryMerge             | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session   | First-party |
| `auth_token`          | DryMerge             | User authentication                                    | 30 days   | First-party |
| `consent_preferences` | Delve Cookie Consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences                 | 12 months | First-party |

### 2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the user experience and performance of our platform.

| Cookie Name | Provider         | Purpose                                        | Duration | Type        |
| ----------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | -------- | ----------- |
| `_ga`       | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users                     | 2 years  | Third-party |
| `_ga_*`     | Google Analytics | Maintains session state                        | 2 years  | Third-party |
| `_gid`      | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users                     | 24 hours | Third-party |
| `ph_*`      | PostHog          | Product analytics and feature usage tracking   | 1 year   | Third-party |
| `posthog_*` | PostHog          | Session identification and user behavior       | 1 year   | Third-party |
| `vector_*`  | Vector           | User session tracking and conversion analytics | 1 year   | Third-party |

**What we collect:**

* Page views and navigation patterns
* Feature usage and interactions
* Time spent on pages
* Browser type and device information
* Referral sources
* Anonymized user behavior

**Purpose:**

* Understand how users interact with our Services
* Identify popular features and areas for improvement
* Optimize website performance
* Track conversion rates and user engagement

**Third-party services:**

* **Google Analytics:** [Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) | [Opt-out](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
* **PostHog:** [Privacy Policy](https://posthog.com/privacy) | Self-hosted analytics with enhanced privacy
* **Vector:** [Privacy Policy](https://vector.co/privacy) | User session tracking

### 3. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

| Cookie Name | Provider            | Purpose                             | Duration | Type        |
| ----------- | ------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------- | ----------- |
| `_gcl_au`   | Google Ads          | Conversion tracking and remarketing | 3 months | Third-party |
| `ads_*`     | Various ad networks | Display targeted advertisements     | Varies   | Third-party |

**What we collect:**

* Pages visited and content viewed
* Clicks on advertisements
* Conversion events
* Marketing campaign sources

**Purpose:**

* Display relevant advertisements on other websites
* Measure ad campaign effectiveness
* Retarget visitors who haven't converted
* Optimize marketing spend

## Cookie Management

### Managing Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

**1. Cookie Consent Banner**

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

* Accept all cookies
* Reject optional cookies (only necessary cookies will be used)
* Customize your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

**2. Browser Settings**

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

* View and delete cookies
* Block third-party cookies
* Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
* Set cookies to be automatically deleted when you close your browser

**Common browsers:**

* [Chrome Cookie Settings](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)
* [Firefox Cookie Settings](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop)
* [Safari Cookie Settings](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac)
* [Edge Cookie Settings](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09)

**3. Opt-Out Tools**

You can opt out of specific tracking technologies:

* **Google Analytics:** [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
* **Google Ads:** [Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com/)
* **Network Advertising Initiative:** [NAI Opt-out](https://optout.networkadvertising.org/)
* **Digital Advertising Alliance:** [DAA WebChoices](https://optout.aboutads.info/)

### Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies:

* **Necessary cookies:** Disabling these will affect core functionality and may prevent you from using the Services
* **Analytics cookies:** Disabling these won't affect functionality but will prevent us from improving our Services based on user behavior
* **Marketing cookies:** Disabling these won't affect functionality but may result in less relevant advertising

## Cookies Set by Third-Party Integrations

When you connect third-party services to DryMerge (such as Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, etc.), those services may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you connect to your DryMerge account.

## Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that requests websites not to track user activity. Our Services currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no universal standard for how to interpret and respond to these signals. However, you can manage tracking through our cookie consent banner and browser settings as described above.

## Data Retention

Cookies are stored for the durations specified in the tables above. You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. When cookies expire or are deleted, the information they contain is no longer accessible.

## Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect information that can be considered personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws. When we collect personal data through cookies, we process it in accordance with our [Privacy Policy](/legal-policies/privacy-policy/page) and applicable data protection laws.

**Your rights:**

* Right to access your data
* Right to correct inaccurate data
* Right to delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
* Right to restrict processing
* Right to data portability
* Right to object to processing
* Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [privacy@drymerge.com](mailto:privacy@drymerge.com).

## International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie providers are based in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When data is transferred to these countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

* Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
* Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
* Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

For more information, see our [Data Processing Agreement](/legal-policies/data-processing-agreement/page).

## Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [privacy@drymerge.com](mailto:privacy@drymerge.com).

## Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

* Posting a notice on our website
* Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
* Sending an email to registered users (for significant changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

## Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

**DryMerge, Inc.**\
Data Protection Officer\
Email: [privacy@drymerge.com](mailto:privacy@drymerge.com)\
Website: [https://drymerge.com](https://drymerge.com)

For general privacy inquiries, see our [Privacy Policy](/legal-policies/privacy-policy/page).

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## Additional Resources

* [Privacy Policy](/legal-policies/privacy-policy/page)
* [Terms of Service](/legal-policies/terms-of-service/page)
* [Data Processing Agreement](/legal-policies/data-processing-agreement/page)
* [Sub-processor List](/legal-policies/subprocessors/page)
* [Acceptable Use Policy](/legal-policies/acceptable-use/page)

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**Consent Management**

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our site. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.