Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 27, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BloomPDF uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It supplements our Privacy Policy and is provided in accordance with applicable laws worldwide, including:
- Article 13 of the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
- Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003, as amended, and the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) guidelines on cookies
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- Other applicable national and regional privacy laws
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time via our cookie consent banner (powered by Iubenda).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to improve efficiency, and to provide analytical information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies - Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies - Cookies that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies - Set directly by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies - Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
3. How We Manage Consent
Cookie consent on BloomPDF is managed through Iubenda, a compliant Consent Management Platform (CMP). When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to:
Google Tag Manager (GTM) is used to deploy tracking technologies (such as Google Analytics) only after your consent has been collected and recorded by Iubenda. No analytics or marketing cookies are fired before your explicit consent.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link available in the footer of our website.
4. Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | BloomPDF (first party) | Maintains your authenticated user session on the platform (dashboard, login state). This is a standard PHP session identifier and does not store any personal data. | Session (deleted when browser is closed) |
| Iubenda consent cookie | Iubenda | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every visit. | 1 year |
Legal basis: These cookies are processed under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) and Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest). No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under EU/Italian law. Under CCPA/CPRA, these cookies are necessary to provide the service and are not used for sale or sharing.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. | 24 hours |
| _gat / _gat_* | Google Analytics (Google LLC) | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
Deployed via: Google Tag Manager. Google Analytics is configured to anonymize IP addresses. Data may be transferred to the US under SCCs. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Activated only after explicit consent.
4.3 Functional Cookies (Iubenda)
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _iub_cs-* | Iubenda Srl | Stores consent status and preferences. | 1 year |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — necessary for legal compliance with cookie consent obligations.
4.4 Third-Party Embedded Content Cookies (YouTube)
Our website may contain embedded video content hosted by YouTube for product demos and tutorials. We use YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) where possible, which reduces data sharing before interaction.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various (e.g. YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE) | YouTube / Google LLC | Track interaction with embedded videos; used by YouTube for analytics and targeted advertising. | Session / Up to 6 months |
For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). YouTube cookies are loaded only after explicit consent.
5. Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage and deploy tracking scripts on our website. GTM itself does not collect any personal data, but it facilitates the loading of third-party tools subject to your consent preferences received from Iubenda.
6. Local Storage and IndexedDB
In addition to cookies, our PDF generation tool uses IndexedDB — a browser-based storage mechanism — to temporarily store your project data, templates, and file references locally on your device. This is a fundamental part of our privacy-first architecture: your files never leave your computer. IndexedDB data is not a cookie, is not transmitted to our servers, and can be cleared at any time through your browser's settings.
7. California Residents - Additional Disclosures (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, please note:
- We do not sell your personal information collected via cookies to third parties.
- We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) involve the transfer of certain identifiers (e.g. IP address, cookie IDs) to Google LLC in the United States. This may constitute "sharing" under CPRA for targeted advertising; we obtain your consent before activation.
- You have the right to opt out of any sharing at any time via our cookie preferences panel.
8. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
Via our Cookie Banner
Use the cookie preferences panel (accessible from the footer of our website) to accept, reject, or customize cookies at any time.
Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Please refer to your browser's documentation:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect functionality. Disabling the PHPSESSID cookie, for example, will prevent you from logging into your account.
Via Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us: