1. Introduction
Last updated: November 19, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Desking.app (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://desking.app. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Desking.app) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples include:
- User session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
Tools we use:
- Google Analytics 4 (with IP anonymization)
- Microsoft Clarity
- Cloudflare Analytics
Cookies include:
- _ga (2 years)
- _gid (24 hours)
- _gat (1 minute)
Functionality 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.
What they do:
- Remember your preferences
- Store your settings
- Personalize content
Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Advertising partners:
- Google AdSense
- Third-party advertising networks
Cookies include:
- _gcl_au (3 months)
- IDE (13 months)
- test_cookie (15 minutes)
Affiliate Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track referrals from our site to partner websites. They help ensure we receive proper credit for purchases made through our recommendations.
Affiliate networks:
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- Impact Radius
- Commission Junction
Retention: 30-90 days depending on program
5. Specific Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone.
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to show relevant advertisements on our website. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites.
Opt-out: https://adssettings.google.com
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how users interact with our website through heatmaps and session recordings.
Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for content delivery network services and security. Cloudflare may collect technical data to provide these services.
6. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
Browser Controls
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention
Specific Opt-out Links
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google AdSense: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
Our Cookie Preference Center
We provide a cookie preference center that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
- Withdraw your consent at any time
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no common industry standard for compliance.
8. Data Retention
We retain cookie data for the following periods:
- Session cookies: Until browser closure
- Persistent cookies: As specified in Section 4
- Analytics data: Up to 14 months
- Advertising data: Up to 18 months
9. International Data Transfers
Please note that our third-party service providers may be located in countries outside your home country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these countries, which may have different data protection rules.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. When we do, we will revise the “last updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://desking.app
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 15 business days.
This Cookie Policy is designed to provide clear and comprehensive information about our use of cookies while respecting your privacy choices.