Netlify Cookie Policy
Effective Date: May 2023
This cookie policy describes how Netlify, Inc. (“Netlify”) uses “cookies” and other similar technologies, in connection with our website and services. For the purposes of this Policy, capitalized terms used but not defined in this Policy have the meanings given in our Privacy Policy.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on your computers, phones and other devices. For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage, block and delete them, see: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/.
This policy explains how we use cookies and the choices that you have. Except as otherwise stated in this policy, the Privacy Policy will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies.
2. Does Netlify use Cookies?
Yes. Our websites use cookies and other similar technologies (collectively in this Policy, "cookies"), in order to provide an effective and safe service to you. Cookies perform essential functions, such as ensuring a webpage loads correctly and securely. They also help us provide you with a consistent and efficient experience. For example, we may use cookies to remember which language you prefer, to remember that you are a repeat visitor so we can direct you to the appropriate part of our websites, or to present you with services that are matched to your preferences.
3. Who sets cookies when I use Netlify’s Websites?
Cookies can be categorized either as first-party or third-party cookies. Our websites use both types of cookies:
First party cookies:
these cookies are placed and read by Netlify directly when you use our Services.
Third party cookies: these cookies are not placed by Netlify, but by other companies, like Google or LinkedIn, for site analytics purposes. See details below on how to manage these cookies.
4. Why do we use Cookies?
Cookies help us provide, protect and improve the Netlify products and services such as by personalising content, tailoring and measuring ads, and providing a safer experience.
Our websites use the following types of cookies for the purposes set out below:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our websites and to enable you to use some of their features. These cookies cannot be disabled in our systems and enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility. Without these cookies, the services that you have asked for cannot be provided. We will only use these cookies to provide you with those services. These cookies are used to collect information such as whether you are logged in and which pages you navigate between during a browsing session. You can choose to opt out of these cookies, but if you do, various functions of the websites or services may be unavailable to you or may not work as intended. |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies allow us to remember the choices you make about the kind of experience you want on our websites and provide you with a more personalised experience. For example; it is required to remember which language you prefer. You can choose to opt out of these cookies, but if you do, various functions of the websites or services may be unavailable to you or may not work as intended. |
| Performance Cookies | These cookies are used to collect information about traffic to our websites and how users use our websites. The information gathered may include - but not limited to - your operating system, manufacturer and model, device identifier, browser type, screen resolution, IP address, the website you visited before browsing to our website, general location information such as city, state or geographic area; and information about your use of our websites (e.g. pages you accessed and for how long you spent on each page). |
| Social Media Cookies | These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to our websites to enable you to share our content with your networks. These are capable of tracking your browser across other websites and building up a profile of your interests. This may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use or see these sharing tools. |
| Targeting Cookies | These third-party cookies are placed by third-party advertising platforms or networks to collect information about your visits to and actions on certain pages of our websites so that they can deliver ads for relevant Netlify products and services to you later, such as when you are on certain third-party sites. These cookies use information about your browsing history to group you with other users who have similar interests or browsing behaviours. Based on the cookies that the third-party advertising network sets on our websites and other sites, advertisers can display advertisements that may be relevant to your interests on our websites and while you are on third party websites. You can opt out of the use of your browsing behaviour for purposes of targeted advertising, as described below. |
5. How to disable Cookies
You can opt out of cookies at any time by clicking on our Cookie Preferences, with the exception of those cookies that are necessary to provide you with our services. For third-party websites, you can learn more about cookies by visiting those sites directly. Your web browser may allow you to manage your cookie preferences, including to delete and disable Netlify cookies. You can take a look at the help section of your web browser or follow the links below to understand your options. If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site or Services may not operate as intended.
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
You can opt-out of interest-based targeting provided by participating ad servers through the Digital Advertising Alliance. In addition, on your iPhone, iPad or Android, you can change your device settings to control whether you see online interest-based ads. Email tracking pixels may be disabled by disabling images in your email client settings.
If you limit the ability of websites and applications to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience and/or lose the ability to access sites, services or save customized settings.
7. Cookie List
Cookie list - pdf
8. Changes and Updates to this Cookies Policy
The content of this Policy is for your general information and use only. These cookies are subject to change without notice. You acknowledge that this information may contain inaccuracies or errors and is subject to change and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on the Policy. Your continued use of the Websites constitutes your agreement to be bound by such changes to this Policy. Your only remedy, if you do not accept the terms of this Policy, is to discontinue use of and access to the websites.
9. Cookie Retention
Details of how long we keep information collected from a particular cookie can be found by clicking on the Cookies Preference Page.
10. Third Party Cookies
Please note that this cookie policy does not apply to, and we are not responsible for, the cookie practices of third-party websites to which we may link from the websites. You should review the privacy and cookies policies of these third-party cookie providers to find out how they use cookies and whether your data will be transferred to a third country.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Policy or about Netlify’s privacy practices, please contact us by email at privacy@netlify.com, or at:
Netlify, Inc.
Att: Privacy Team
44 Montgomery St STE 300,
San Francisco,
CA 94104,
United States