COOKIE policy
Updated June 30, 2023
This Cookie Policy (hereinafter the "Cookie Policy" or "Policy") will allow you to obtain more information about the
use of our services when accessing Codacy’s Website (hereinafter “Codacy”).
Codacy’s Website uses Cookies and/or similar technologies that collect and store information as you
browse.
Please note that this Policy is not applicable to third-party websites that can be accessed via
hyperlinks provided on the Website. In addition, this Policy does not regulate data processing carried
out by third parties when they obtain data through Cookies installed on the Website. Such processing
operations will be the responsibility of the third parties which collect them.
You may, at any time, configure your preferences regarding the Cookies used on the Website, through the
tool provided for managing Cookies.
We remind you that some Cookies allow your identification, and to that extent, you should also read and
take note of the Privacy Policy, which clarifies and complements the present Cookies Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies consist of portions of code installed in the browser that assist Codacy in providing our
Services according to the purposes described. Some of the Cookies collected are collected by Codacy,
whereas others are collected by third-party tools listed below. Cookies cannot be used to run programs
or deliver viruses to your computer.
Each time you visit the Website, your browser allows access to Cookies installed on your device, making
it possible to recognize and memorize the identifier associated with the User (where applicable), as
well as to immediately activate your usage preferences. The Website only installs Cookies on your device
with your express consent, except in the case of Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation
of the Website.
2. Why do we use cookies
We use cookies to improve and customize Codacy Services and your experience; to allow you to access and use the Websites or SaaS Services without re-entering your username or password; and to count visits and understand which areas and features of the Website and Codacy platform are most popular.
3. What type of cookies does Codacy use?
The Website uses several categories of Cookies, each category corresponding to different
purposes:
Necessary Cookies: Cookies of a technical nature that allow the User to navigate the
Website, enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the pages and
enabling the management and operation of the Website. For these Cookies, consent is not collected
because the Website or services cannot function properly without them
Functional Cookies: Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like
sharing the content of the Website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party
features.
Analytics Cookies: Cookies that allow monitoring and analysis of user behavior on
Codacy’s Website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors,
bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
You will find more detailed information here about the Cookies we use and their functionality, including
who places them, how they work, their purpose, duration and how they share data with third-parties.
4. What is the Cookies’ duration?
In terms of duration, Cookies can be classified as:
Session Cookies: these are stored until the end of the session or shortly thereafter when the browser or
application used to access the Website closes;
Persistent Cookies: stored for longer periods, requiring action by the User in order to delete these
cookies. Codacy does not store Cookies with a duration exceeding 2 years.
5. How is User consent collected?
Codacy uses the following tool for the management of Cookies’ consent of Users who visit Codacy’s
Website. This consent is requested at the time of visiting the Website.
Through the Cookie management tool the User has the possibility to:
“Accept All” types of Cookies;
Accept by typology/purpose of Cookies according to User’s “Preferences.”
6. How can the User revoke, configure or reject the collection and Use of Cookies?
The Website provides a Cookie management tool to protect your rights, privacy, and data. Through this
tool, the User may at all times configure the Preferences regarding the Cookies used on the Website
(enable/disable the available cookies in the cookie banner according to your preferences), including
obtaining additional information about them and giving or withdrawing the consent to the use of
Cookies.
To reject the collection and use of Cookies, the User may click on “Reject All” or click on
“Preferences” and then click “Save Preferences. This way, only necessary cookies will remain in use.
In addition to what is specified in this document, you can manage your preferences for Cookies directly
from within your browser and prevent, for example, third parties from installing them. Through the
browser preferences, it is also possible to delete Cookies installed in the past, including those that
might have saved the consent for the installation of Cookies by this Website. It is important to note
that disabling all Cookies may compromise the functioning of this Website. You can find information
about how to manage Cookies in your browser at the following addresses: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Apple Safari, and Microsoft Windows Explorer.
7. Changes to the Cookie Policy
Codacy may change this Cookies Policy at any time. Such changes will be appropriately publicized through
the pages of the Website, and if they involve a substantial change in how the User's data will be
handled, Codacy will notify users of such changes through the contact details it has made available to
you.
However, whenever changes relevant to the User are made with respect to Cookies, the User will see the
Cookies management tool again so that, depending on the type of Cookie in question, the User can access
the information and/or consent to its use and storage.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@codacy.com.