This Cookie Policy explains how IAT Search (admintribunals.com) uses cookies and similar technologies. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide information to the site operator. Cookies do not execute code and cannot carry viruses.
2. Cookies We Use
IAT Search uses a minimal number of cookies — only those strictly necessary for the Service to function and one functional cookie to improve your experience. We do not use advertising, profiling, or behavioural tracking cookies. The only third-party cookies that may be set are those placed by our payment provider, Paddle, during a checkout you actively initiate (see Section 2.bis).
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
auth_token |
Essential — HttpOnly, SameSite=Strict | Maintains your authenticated session after login. This cookie is transmitted only over HTTPS and cannot be read by JavaScript code running in the browser. Without it, the Service cannot verify your identity and login would be impossible. | Session (deleted on logout or after 2 hours of inactivity) | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — necessary for the performance of the contract. Consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies under the ePrivacy Directive. |
oauth_state |
Essential — HttpOnly, SameSite=Lax | Set only when you initiate a sign-in attempt with Google or LinkedIn. Stores a CSRF anti-forgery token (random string) used to validate the callback returned by the identity provider. Prevents login-CSRF attacks. Not used for any tracking or analytics purpose. Deleted as soon as the sign-in flow completes (success or failure) or when it expires. | 10 minutes (auto-expires) | Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR — necessary for the performance of the authentication step you initiated. Consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies under the ePrivacy Directive. |
cookies_accepted |
Functional | Records that you have acknowledged the cookie notice, so it is not displayed on subsequent visits. Stores no personal data beyond a boolean flag. | 1 year from acceptance | Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in not repeatedly presenting the same notice. |
2.bis Payment Checkout (Paddle)
Subscriptions and credit purchases are processed by Paddle.com Market Limited ("Paddle"), our Merchant of Record. When you open a checkout to subscribe or to buy credits, Paddle's checkout component is loaded and Paddle may set cookies and similar technologies on its own domain that are strictly necessary to operate the secure payment session, prevent fraud, and complete your transaction. These cookies are set and controlled by Paddle, not by IAT Search, and are governed by Paddle's own Privacy Policy and cookie notice. If you never open a checkout, no Paddle cookie is set. Neither Paddle nor any other third party is used by this Service for advertising, profiling, or behavioural tracking.
3. What We Do Not Use
The following technologies are not used on this Service:
- Third-party tracking pixels or web beacons.
- Advertising or retargeting cookies.
- Behavioural profiling or cross-site tracking.
- Fingerprinting or device identification techniques other than the session cookie described above.
- Social media plug-ins that set cookies on your device.
4. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view the cookies stored for a specific site, block cookies from specific sites, or delete all cookies. The relevant settings are usually found under Privacy, Security, or Advanced settings.
Please note that deleting the auth_token cookie will log you out of the Service immediately. Deleting cookies_accepted will cause the cookie notice to reappear on your next visit.
Browser-specific instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, the Service uses your browser's localStorage to store the following preferences on your device:
at_lang— your selected interface language (English or French).at_tour_done— a flag recording that you have completed (or dismissed) the guided tour, so it is not shown again automatically.disclaimer_accepted_v1— a flag recording that you have acknowledged the professional-use disclaimer shown before login or registration, so it is not displayed again on subsequent visits.
These values are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted to the server. They can be cleared by clearing your browser's site data for admintribunals.com.
6. Changes to This Policy
If we introduce new cookies or change how existing cookies are used, this policy will be updated and registered users will be notified by email. The current version and effective date are always shown at the top of this page.
7. Contact
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please contact:
Via del Pucino 61, 34151 Trieste, Italy
VAT no. 01453040329 · REA no. TS 218152
Email: support@admintribunals.com
Supervisory Authority (Italy)
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
www.garanteprivacy.it