Cookie Policy

About this policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Design Index uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website.

The Design Index is based in Budapest, Hungary and can be contacted at info@thedesignindex.eu.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on a device when a website is visited. Similar technologies may include local storage, software development tools, pixels, tags, and other identifiers.

These technologies can remember preferences, maintain sessions, support security, process website functions, and help website operators understand how a service is used.

Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

• Account registration and login
• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Cookie preference storage
• Payment and checkout functions
• Forms, portals, boards, and saved items
• Network management and website stability

Analytics cookies

With your consent, we may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.

Payment and service technologies

Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies for checkout, billing, fraud prevention, or payment functions. Vercel, Supabase, and other technical providers may use necessary technologies to host the website, maintain sessions, store preferences, secure accounts, and provide requested platform functions.

Third party content

Pages may contain links or embedded content from external websites, social media services, brands, designers, retailers, or inspiration sources.

Legal basis

We use strictly necessary cookies where required to provide the website, fulfil a user request, maintain security, or support essential platform functions.

We use nonessential cookies, including Google Analytics cookies, only after receiving consent where required by law.

Managing cookie preferences

When you first visit the website, you may be shown a cookie banner or preference panel.

• Accept optional cookies
• Reject optional cookies
• Choose available cookie categories
• Change or withdraw your consent later

You may also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may prevent login, checkout, forms, boards, saved items, or other essential functions from working correctly.

Cookie duration

Some cookies are session cookies and expire when the browser is closed. Other cookies remain for a defined period or until deleted.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when technologies, providers, platform features, or legal requirements change.

Contact

The Design Index
Budapest, Hungary
info@thedesignindex.eu