1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ICM AS ("ICM", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Whistla website (whistla.io) and Platform.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use the website
Improve website performance
Provide personalized content

Similar Technologies include:

Local Storage - Data stored in your browser
Session Storage - Temporary data cleared when you close your browser
Web Beacons - Small transparent images that track page views
Pixels - Tracking codes embedded in emails or pages

3. Why We Use Cookies

3.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies without losing essential functionality.

Examples:

Authentication - Remember that you're logged in
Session Management - Maintain your session across pages
Security - Prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Load Balancing - Distribute traffic across servers

3.2 Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies enhance functionality and remember your preferences.

Examples:

Language Preference - Remember your selected language
Theme - Remember dark mode vs. light mode preference
Layout Preferences - Remember sidebar collapsed/expanded
Notification Settings - Remember your notification preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how you use the Platform so we can improve it.

Provider: We use Vercel Analytics (first-party, privacy-focused analytics)

4. Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Whistla)

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
sb-access-token	Supabase authentication	Essential	1 hour
sb-refresh-token	Session refresh	Essential	7 days
whistla-session	Session management	Essential	8 hours
whistla-lang	Language preference	Functional	1 year

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Service	Purpose	Type	Privacy Policy
Vercel Analytics	Website analytics	Analytics	View Policy
Stripe	Payment processing	Essential	View Policy

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit whistla.io, we show a cookie consent banner where you can:

Accept All - Accept all cookies (essential, functional, analytics)
Reject Non-Essential - Accept only essential cookies
Customize - Choose which types of cookies to accept

5.2 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies and tracking:

Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies anytime
Right to Object - Object to analytics cookies
Right to Erasure - Request deletion of data collected via cookies
Right to Data Portability - Request copy of data collected via cookies

To exercise your rights, email privacy@whistla.io

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies:

Email: privacy@whistla.io

Data Protection Officer: dpo@whistla.io

Postal Address:
ICM AS
Skur 35, Akershusstranda 15
0150 Oslo, Norge

Platform IP Owner: SAAZLY FZCO (License No. 23488, Dubai, UAE)

Company: ICM AS | Organization Number: 995 372 304 | VAT Number: NO 995 372 304 MVA

ICM AS distributes the Whistla platform in Europe. The platform is owned and developed by SAAZLY FZCO and licensed to ICM AS.