Cookie Policy
This page lists every cookie and similar technology used on crossborderfreelance.com, what each one does, who sets it, and how long it lasts. For the broader privacy context, see our Privacy Policy.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the Manage cookies link in our footer.
Categories we use
1. Strictly necessary (no consent required)
These are required for the site to function.
| Name | Purpose | Set by | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cfduid / cf_clearance | Cloudflare DDoS protection / bot challenge | Cloudflare (essential) | Up to 30 days |
cbf_disclaimer_* | Remembers you closed the disclaimer banner for a tool | crossborderfreelance.com | localStorage (no expiry) |
cbf_country_override | Remembers your country selection override | crossborderfreelance.com | localStorage (no expiry) |
cbf_consent_* | Records your cookie consent choice per category | crossborderfreelance.com / CMP | 12 months |
Note: localStorage entries are technically not cookies, but we list them here for transparency.
2. Analytics (no consent required — cookieless)
We use Cloudflare Web Analytics, which does not set cookies and does not store IP addresses.
| Service | Cookies set | Personal data |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Web Analytics | None | None (aggregated only) |
3. Advertising (consent required)
Active only after you grant consent via the cookie banner. EU/UK/CH visitors see the banner; other visitors can opt in/out via the footer "Manage cookies" link.
| Service | Cookies set | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | __gads, __gpi, IDE and others | Ad delivery, frequency capping, performance measurement | Up to 13 months |
| Google AdSense (personalized) | Additional Google identifiers | Personalized ads (only if you consented to personalization) | Up to 13 months |
For a complete list of Google's ad cookies, see Google's policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
4. Functional (set by features you actively use)
| Service | Cookies / storage | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Tool input drafts | localStorage | When you use a tool (data stays in your browser) |
| Saved scenarios | localStorage | When you click "Save scenario" in a tool |
| Feedback widget | None until you click submit | Form-based submission, no tracking cookie |
Your choices
- Manage cookies — re-open the consent banner via the footer link any time
- Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control — we respect both signals; if your browser sends GPC, we do not load AdSense
- Browser settings — you can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings; this may break some site features
Changes
We update this page when cookies change. Material changes will be flagged in the cookie banner.