Cookie policy
Last updated: June 6, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Wasapia uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our WhatsApp automation platform.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Enabling certain functionality and features
- Analyzing how our website is used
- Personalizing your experience
- Providing relevant advertising (where applicable)
2. Types of cookies we use
2.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged into your account
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state during your visit
2.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- UI cookies: Remember your interface preferences
- Feature cookies: Enable specific features you've activated
2.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Heatmap cookies: Show how users interact with pages
- Performance cookies: Monitor page load times and errors
- A/B testing cookies: Help us test different versions of pages
2.4 Marketing cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Tracking cookies: Track your visits across websites
- Advertising cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements
- Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and tracking
- Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
3. Third-party cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
3.1 Analytics services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and insights
- Mixpanel: User behavior analytics
- Hotjar: User experience and heatmap analysis
3.2 Marketing and advertising
- Google Ads: Online advertising and conversion tracking
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising
3.3 Customer support
- Intercom: Customer messaging and support chat
- Zendesk: Customer support and ticketing
3.4 Content and integration
- YouTube: Embedded videos and content
- CDN services: Content delivery and performance
4. Cookie duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
4.1 Session cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.
4.2 Persistent cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies by purpose:
- Preference cookies: 1-12 months
- Analytics cookies: 1-24 months
- Marketing cookies: 1-13 months
- Security cookies: 1-12 months
5. Managing your cookie preferences
5.1 Cookie consent banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
- Learn more about each cookie type
5.2 Browser settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-out tools
For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ad Personalization
6. Impact of disabling cookies
If you disable certain cookies, you may experience:
6.1 Essential cookies
Cannot be disabled: Disabling essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in, access your account, or use core features.
6.2 Functional cookies
- Loss of personalized settings and preferences
- Need to re-enter information on each visit
- Reduced functionality of certain features
6.3 Analytics cookies
- We cannot improve our website based on usage data
- No impact on your user experience
6.4 Marketing cookies
- Less relevant advertising
- More generic marketing content
- Reduced personalization in communications
7. Mobile apps and SDKs
Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies:
- Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
- Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
- Push notification tokens: For sending relevant notifications
- Analytics SDKs: Third-party analytics tools
You can manage these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads
8. Data security and privacy
We implement security measures to protect cookie data:
- Secure cookies: Transmitted only over HTTPS
- HTTPOnly cookies: Cannot be accessed by JavaScript
- SameSite attributes: Protection against CSRF attacks
- Regular audits: Review and cleanup of unused cookies
9. International transfers
Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data internationally. We ensure adequate protection through:
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
- Appropriate technical and organizational measures
10. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New third-party services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our privacy practices
We will notify you of significant changes through:
- Updated consent banners
- Email notifications
- Notices in our platform
11. Contact us
If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@wasapia.com
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency about our cookie practices and giving you control over your data. You can update your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings.