Transparency & Trust

Our Approach to Cookies

Name: Groweno
Address: Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi No: 50, Şişli, Istanbul
Telephone: +90 212 555 1234

We use a minimal set of essential cookies to make our gaming utility tools work, protect your data, and improve your experience. Here’s exactly how and why.

Learn how we use cookies

What Cookies Actually Do

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help the site remember your actions and preferences (like login state or game settings) so you don't have to reset them every time.

At Groweno, we categorize cookies by their necessity, not their marketing potential. Our entire philosophy is built on using the absolute minimum required for functionality, privacy, and security—nothing more.

Our Core Principle

If a feature can work without a cookie, we don't use one. If data can be processed locally on your device instead of sent to a server, we prioritize that.

Types of Cookies in Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the site to function. They handle core tasks like keeping you logged in during a session, managing your in-app preferences, and securing your data. These cannot be disabled.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use aggregated, anonymized data to understand how our tools are used (e.g., which calculator is most popular). This helps us fix bugs and prioritize features. Opt-in only.

No Targeting/Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or build advertising profiles. Groweno’s business model is direct service, not data brokerage.

Our Evaluation Method

We evaluate every cookie against three criteria: necessity, data minimization, and user control. If a cookie can be replaced by a more private alternative (like session storage) or removed entirely, it is.

This approach is inspired by the principle of "privacy by design." We also conduct periodic audits—especially after deploying new features—to ensure our cookie footprint hasn't expanded unintentionally. You can review our latest audit summary by contacting our privacy officer at info@groweno.pro.

Key Definitions

Session Cookie: Expires when you close your browser. Used for login and game state.
Persistent Cookie: Stays for a set time (e.g., 30 days). We don't use these for non-essential functions.
First-Party: Set directly by groweno.pro. Only type we use.
Third-Party: Set by other domains. We avoid these to minimize tracking risk.

Common Cookie Pitfalls

• Scope Creep: Storing non-essential user data in cookies (like email) instead of encrypted local storage.
• Insecure Flags: Not setting Secure or HttpOnly flags on session cookies, risking interception.
• Aggressive Retention: Using long-lived persistent cookies for trivial preferences, increasing liability.
• Third-Party Leakage: Embedding external analytics scripts that set their own cookies without user consent.

We audit against these regularly to avoid such failures.

Your Control

You can manage cookie preferences via our global consent tool (when injected) or your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may break site functionality.

For detailed requests:

info@groweno.pro

+90 212 555 1234

Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00

Policy Snapshot

Last Updated: 26 May 2024 • Total Cookies: 3

_gh_sess (session) - Essential

identity (30 days) - Essential

prefs (1 year) - Essential

Transparency Quote

"We see cookies not as a marketing tool, but as a single-purpose utility for session continuity. Their lifecycle is intentionally short."

- Groweno Engineering Lead

Real-World Scenario

A mobile gamer from Ankara logs in on a train with a weak signal. Essential cookies keep their game settings saved, avoiding a frustrating reload and data loss.

Technical Constraint

Due to EU GDPR and Turkish KVKK regulations, all cookies are categorized at the point of development. No data is shared with external analytics providers.

Questions About Our Data Practices?

Read our full Privacy Policy or review the Terms of Service for legal details.

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