Cookie Policy
Effective Date: February 8, 2026
Last Updated: February 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how IdeaVista, trading as TalkBuildr ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform (collectively, the "Services").
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics about how the site is used.
We use cookies in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), which implements the EU ePrivacy Directive in the Netherlands.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in securely and manage your account sessions
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Error Monitoring: To detect and diagnose errors so we can improve reliability
- Analytics: To understand how our Services are used and improve performance (with your consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)
These cookies are essential for the Services to function and cannot be disabled. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication — manages your login session. May be chunked across multiple cookies (e.g. sb-*-auth-token.0, sb-*-auth-token.1) | 7 days |
We also use Sentry (hosted in the EU — Germany) for error monitoring and reliability. Sentry may set strictly necessary cookies or use similar technologies to track errors. This data is used solely for diagnosing issues and does not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive as it is necessary for the provision of the Service.
3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We only use these cookies with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Third Party |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Google LLC |
_ga_* | Google Analytics - stores session state | 2 years | Google LLC |
Important: Analytical cookies are only set after you have provided explicit consent through our cookie banner. We block these cookies by default until you accept them.
3.3 Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage to remember certain preferences. Local storage data stays on your device and is not sent to our servers with each request.
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent |
theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
onboarding-* | Tracks onboarding progress (e.g. welcome modal dismissal) | Persistent |
language | Stores your language preference | Persistent |
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Services, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytical cookies
- Reject All: Only use strictly necessary cookies (analytical cookies will be blocked)
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to accept or reject
Dutch Law Compliance: In accordance with Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) guidance, our cookie banner presents "Accept All" and "Reject All" buttons with equal visual weight, with no pre-selected options.
4.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page. This will reopen the cookie settings dialog where you can update your choices.
4.3 Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings:
- Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
- Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
- Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
- Edge: Cookie settings in Edge
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of our Services from working properly, including the ability to log in to your account.
4.4 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device (only with your consent where applicable):
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC (USA). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze how users interact with our Services. Data is processed under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- Supabase: Authentication and database services provided by Supabase Inc. (USA). Supabase cookies are strictly necessary for account management and security.
- Stripe: Payment processing services provided by Stripe Inc. (USA). Stripe may set cookies during checkout to prevent fraud and process payments securely.
- Sentry: Error monitoring service hosted in the EU (Germany). Sentry is used for detecting and diagnosing application errors to maintain service reliability.
We have Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) in place with all third-party processors to ensure GDPR compliance.
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (Google Analytics, Supabase, Stripe) are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place:
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) adequacy decision where applicable
- EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all processors
Sentry is hosted in the EU (Germany) and does not involve international data transfers.
For more information about how we handle international data transfers, please see our Privacy Policy.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you via email if you have an account with us
- Display a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@talkbuildr.com
- Company: IdeaVista, trading as TalkBuildr
- Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 97755893
- Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands
For exercising your GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, data portability, restriction of processing, objection), please see our Privacy Policy or contact us using the information above.