Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Whisperline (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at whisperline.co.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

What Cookies We Use

Whisperline uses a minimal approach to cookies. We only use cookies that are essential for site functionality or that you explicitly consent to.

Essential Cookies

Cookie Consent Cookie

  • Name: cc_cookie
  • Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent preferences
  • Provider: Whisperline (first-party)
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Type: Essential (cannot be disabled)

This cookie is strictly necessary to remember whether you’ve accepted or declined analytics cookies.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Google Analytics

  • Name: _ga, _gid, _ga_*
  • Purpose: Helps us understand how visitors use our website through anonymous aggregate data
  • Provider: Google LLC (third-party)
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Type: Analytics (requires consent)
  • Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy

We only load Google Analytics if you explicitly accept analytics cookies through our consent banner.

What we collect:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Geographic location (country/city level only)

What we DON’T collect:

  • Personal identifying information
  • IP addresses (anonymized by default)
  • Individual user behavior tracking

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

  • Accept - Allow analytics cookies
  • Decline - Only essential cookies will be used

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will show the banner again.

Through Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

Our Commitment to Privacy

Whisperline is built on privacy-first principles. We:

  • Use cookies sparingly and transparently
  • Never sell or share your data with third parties (except Google Analytics if you consent)
  • Collect only anonymous, aggregate data
  • Respect your “Do Not Track” preferences

For more information about how we handle data, see our Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top when changes are made.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at hello@whisperline.nl

This policy reflects our actual cookie usage as of the last updated date above.