Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies on Freedom-First Dev (the "Website"), and your choices regarding cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

We do not set analytics or advertising cookies on your device. However, we integrate with third-party services that may use cookies:

When you interact with our newsletter subscription form, Kit.com (formerly ConvertKit) may set cookies to:

Remember your preferences
Track form submissions
Provide analytics about form usage

These cookies are set by Kit.com and are subject to their privacy policy. For more information, please visit Kit.com's Privacy Policy.

3.2 LemonSqueezy (Payment Processing)

When you make a purchase through our Website, you are redirected to LemonSqueezy's payment platform. LemonSqueezy may use cookies to:

Process your payment securely
Remember your preferences during checkout
Provide security features

These cookies are set by LemonSqueezy and are subject to their privacy policy. For more information, please visit LemonSqueezy's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Matomo (Cookieless Analytics)

We use a self-hosted instance of Matomo to measure website usage. Matomo is configured in cookieless mode (disableCookies), which means no analytics cookies are stored on your device. Instead, Matomo collects pseudonymous insights such as page views, referring sites, and truncated IP addresses to help us improve the Website.

4. Cookieless Analytics Details

Our Matomo setup is designed to:

Respect user privacy by disabling cookies entirely
Store only truncated IP addresses and aggregated usage metrics
Allow you to opt out by blocking the tracker domain or using browser-level tracking protection features

Because Matomo operates without cookies, it falls outside the scope of traditional cookie consent banners while still providing transparency and control.

5. Types of Cookies We May Use

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

5.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

5.3 Analytics Cookies

We currently do not use analytics cookies. Insights are collected through Matomo in cookieless mode.

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:

For cookies set by third-party services (Kit.com, LemonSqueezy), you may need to manage these through their respective platforms or privacy policies.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through other means.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@freedomfirst.dev

For our full contact information, please see our Imprint.