Cookie Notice

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Notice explains how Selfficient.com ("we", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:

Dark mode preference — Remembers whether you prefer light or dark mode (stored in localStorage)
Reading mode preference — Remembers your preferred reading layout
Session cookie — Standard Laravel session cookie for basic site functionality (e.g., CSRF protection, form submissions)

These cookies do not collect personal data and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool. Umami does not use cookies, does not track individuals across websites, and does not collect personally identifiable information. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use any third-party tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or remarketing pixels. However, the following external services may set their own cookies when their content is loaded:

Google Fonts — Used for typography. Google may log basic access data when fonts are loaded.
Pexels / Unsplash — Some images may be loaded from these services. Their privacy policies apply.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

❌ Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager
❌ Facebook Pixel or Meta tracking
❌ Advertising or remarketing cookies
❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
❌ Profiling or behavioural cookies

Do You Need a Cookie Consent Banner?

Since Selfficient only uses essential cookies (required for site functionality) and a cookie-free analytics tool (Umami), a cookie consent banner is not legally required under the GDPR or ePrivacy Directive. However, we provide this notice for full transparency.

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

Changes

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions about cookies on Selfficient? Reach out via our contact form.