Last updated: 23 October 2026
This page explains what cookies and similar technologies Chargie uses, why we use them, and how you can change your preferences for optional cookies.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. They let a site remember things like what is in your cart, whether you are logged in, and how you found us. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels, SDKs) work the same way and are covered by this policy.
What your cookie choices control
Google Analytics runs for all visitors to measure visits and purchases. It does not wait for a banner choice and is not switched off by the banner, including when a visitor previously rejected analytics. The banner controls optional advertising, additional analytics and functional cookies. You can choose “Accept optional” or “Reject optional” with one click. Refusing optional cookies does not restrict your ability to browse or buy.
The categories we use
- Necessary — always active. Essential for the site to function: your shopping cart and WooCommerce session, checkout, login state, security, and remembering your cookie choice itself. These do not require consent.
- Google Analytics 4 — always active. Measures website visits and purchases independently of the optional cookie settings.
- Additional analytics — optional. Other tools that help us understand how visitors use the site, such as Microsoft Clarity.
- Marketing — optional. Used to measure our advertising and to show you relevant ads on other platforms. Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, TikTok.
- Functional — optional. Enable extra features such as embedded YouTube videos and Google Maps.
Cookies currently in use
Google Consent Mode
Chargie uses Google Consent Mode. Analytics storage is enabled for all visitors. Advertising storage, advertising user data and advertising personalization remain disabled unless you allow marketing cookies; a saved advertising opt-out is respected. Changes to optional cookie preferences apply immediately, without reloading the page.
How long your choice is kept
Your preference is stored in a first-party cookie for up to 180 days. After that, or if you clear your browser data, the banner will ask again. We keep a record of the consent you gave (choice, timestamp and a truncated identifier) so we can demonstrate compliance, as the GDPR requires.
Changing or withdrawing your consent
You can change your preferences for optional cookies at any time. These controls do not switch off Google Analytics.
You can also use the small cookie icon in the corner of any page, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that already took place while your consent was valid.
Third parties
Optional cookies are set by the providers listed above, who act as independent controllers or as our processors for the data they collect through them. Their own privacy notices explain what they do with it. Blocking an optional category in our banner prevents those optional scripts from loading on chargie.org. It does not block Google Analytics.
Your rights and contact
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and to data portability. For anything related to cookies or privacy, contact us at [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.