Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies Pain Point Engine uses, and how you can control them. By using our site you agree to cookies as described in this policy, subject to your consent choices.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the service. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access files on your device.

Categories of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session cookies that keep you logged in and security tokens that protect form submissions.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session Keeps you logged in Session
csrf_token Security — prevents cross-site request forgery Session
cookieConsent Remembers your cookie preferences 6 months

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional — Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated — we cannot identify individual users from this data.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ppe_analytics Page views and feature usage (anonymized) 30 days

3. Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences such as selected industry, display settings, and last search parameters to improve your experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
ppe_prefs Stores UI preferences (dark mode, industry selection) 90 days

No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking pixels, social media buttons that set cookies, or any cookies that track you across other websites. Pain Point Engine products are ad-free and we do not sell advertising.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit Pain Point Engine you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below or clearing your browser's localStorage and cookies for this site.

Browser-Level Cookie Control

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of the site (including keeping you logged in). For browser-specific instructions:

GDPR Compliance

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, non-essential cookies require your explicit prior consent. We implement this through our consent banner. Consent is recorded with a timestamp and can be withdrawn at any time. We maintain consent logs for a minimum of 18 months as required by regulation.

CCPA Compliance

For California residents: We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. Our analytics cookies use anonymized data only. You have the right to opt out of any data sharing — contact us at privacy@painpointengine.zo.space.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about cookies: privacy@painpointengine.zo.space