Cookie Policy
Version: December 2025
Cookie Policy
Important Notice on Translations
This English version is provided for informational purposes only. The German version of these legal documents is the sole legally binding version. In the event of any discrepancy, ambiguity, or conflict between this English translation and the German original, the German version shall prevail.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your device when you visit our website or web application. They serve to enable basic functions (e.g., login, security) and to improve the user experience.
2. Currently Used Cookies
2.1 Technically Necessary Cookies
We currently only use cookies or comparable technologies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the platform:
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Token | Convex | Authentication and session management | Session / until logout | Necessary |
| Auth Token | Framo | Storage of login status | 30 days | Necessary |
| CSRF Token | Framo | Protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery | Session | Necessary |
| _vercel* | Vercel | Load balancing and performance optimization | Session | Necessary |
| Checkout Session | Polar | Payment processing during checkout | Session | Necessary |
| framo_consent | Framo | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
Note: The exact cookie names and parameters may change due to technical updates. This table reflects the status at the time of publication.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in the secure and functional operation of the platform (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, Section 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG).
2.2 Optional Analytics Cookies
The following cookies and technologies are only set after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner:
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PostHog session | PostHog (EU) | Usage analytics and pageview tracking | Session | Analytics |
| ph_* | PostHog (EU) | User identification for product analytics | 1 year | Analytics |
| Vercel Analytics | Vercel | Page performance and web vitals | Session | Analytics |
| Vercel Speed Insights | Vercel | Core Web Vitals measurement | Session | Analytics |
2.3 Optional Marketing Cookies
The following cookies and technologies are only set after you provide explicit consent via our cookie banner:
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gcl* | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing | |
| gac* | Google Ads campaign data | 90 days | Marketing | |
| _fbp | Meta | Facebook Pixel tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _fbc | Meta | Facebook click identifier | 90 days | Marketing |
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR, in conjunction with Section 25 TTDSG).
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Cookies" in the website footer to open the cookie settings dialog.
3. Third-Party Providers
In the course of operating Framo, the following third-party providers may use cookies or comparable technologies:
Technically necessary:
- Vercel (Hosting)
- Convex (Database / Session Handling)
- Polar (Payment Processing / Checkout)
- Sentry (Error Monitoring — legitimate interest, no consent required)
With consent only:
- PostHog (Product Analytics)
- Google (Google Ads / Conversion Tracking)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel / Advertising)
The type and number of these cookies may change for technical reasons. Further information can be found in the privacy notices of the respective providers.
4. Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, e.g.:
- Delete cookies that have already been set
- Restrict or block the setting of cookies
Note: Disabling technically necessary cookies may result in our website or parts of it no longer functioning properly.
5. Amendments to this Cookie Policy
We may adapt this Cookie Policy, particularly if the use of cookies or similar technologies changes. The currently valid version is available on our website.
Version: January 2026