Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 18, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Leida.ai ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.leida.ai (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We use strictly necessary cookies to make the Website function, and optional analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use our Website — but only with your explicit consent.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

3. Cookie Categories Overview

We categorize cookies into two types:

4. Strictly Necessary Cookies NECESSARY

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences. Under GDPR, we do not need your consent for these cookies as they are necessary for the provision of the service you have requested.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences (e.g., "all" or "necessary") 12 months

5. Optional Analytics Cookies OPTIONAL

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect information to help us improve the Website and provide a better user experience. These cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent.

Your Consent Required: We only use analytics cookies with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings or by clearing your browser cookies.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymous statistics about website usage.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier 2 years
_ga_8BP0SL6HLR Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 2 years

5.2 Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics as a privacy-focused alternative to traditional analytics. Plausible is designed to be GDPR-compliant by default and collects minimal data.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_plausible_key Plausible Analytics Used to identify unique visitors without storing personal data Session

Plausible Privacy: Plausible does not use cookies for tracking across websites and does not collect personal data. Learn more at: Plausible Privacy Policy

5.3 PostHog Product Analytics

We use PostHog to understand how users interact with our product features. This helps us improve the user experience and identify usability issues.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
ph_phc_* PostHog Used to track product usage patterns, feature adoption, and user journeys to improve the product experience 1 year

Data Collected by PostHog:

PostHog Privacy: PostHog can be configured to respect user privacy. Learn more at: PostHog Privacy Policy

6. Third-Party Services

When you consent to analytics cookies, certain data may be processed by third-party services. Below is information about each provider:

6.1 Google Analytics (Google LLC)

Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC, a company headquartered in the United States. When you consent to analytics cookies, certain data is transferred to Google's servers, which may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Data Collected:

IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your IP address is truncated before being stored, ensuring you cannot be personally identified.

Data Transfer Safeguards: Google has implemented appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses and EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification.

Privacy Resources:

6.2 Plausible Analytics (Plausible Insights OÜ)

Plausible Analytics is provided by Plausible Insights OÜ, a company based in Estonia (EU). All data is processed within the European Union.

Privacy Resources:

6.3 PostHog (PostHog Inc.)

PostHog is provided by PostHog Inc. PostHog offers EU-hosted instances to ensure data remains within the European Economic Area.

Privacy Resources:

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding cookies:

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

8.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject optional analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Please note: If you disable or block all cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly. Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic functionality.

8.3 Analytics Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of analytics tracking by:

9. Data Transfers

Leida.ai is based in the European Union. Some of our analytics providers may process data outside the EEA:

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for the following periods:

13. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies is:

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Leida.ai
Data Protection Officer
Email: info@leida.ai
Address: Tampere, Finland

Supervisory Authority:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately. You can find your local authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en


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