Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

Introduction

C5S ("Cookie Consent Made Simple") is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our service. We may update this policy periodically, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

What We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  • Email address (used for account registration and communication)
  • Website domain (needed to provide the cookie consent service)
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (how you interact with the C5S dashboard)
  • Billing information (if applicable, for paid plans)

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the C5S cookie consent service
  • To manage your account and provide customer support
  • To improve our service and develop new features
  • To send you important service updates and notifications
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for a period of one year from the date of last activity on your account, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Consent logs collected through our service are retained for the period required by applicable regulations (typically 3-5 years under GDPR).

Security

We implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data is stored in EU data centers and transmitted over encrypted connections.

Payment Processing

We do not store your credit card or payment card data. All payments are processed securely by third-party payment processors that comply with PCI DSS standards.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to maintain your session and improve your experience. As a cookie consent management service, we practice what we preach — you can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our own cookie banner.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, payment processing, and email delivery. These services have their own privacy policies and may process your data in accordance with their terms. We only share the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data and obtain a copy
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to the processing of your data
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@c5s.eu.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

Email: support@c5s.eu

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the service or by email. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page.