Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Last Updated: 14 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PayLayer (“PayLayer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://paylayer.org (the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, remember preferences, and understand how the site is used.
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).
2. Why We Use Cookies
PayLayer uses cookies solely to:
- Ensure basic website functionality
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Improve stability, usability, and content quality
We do not use cookies for:
- Advertising
- Retargeting
- Profiling
- Cross-site tracking
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so we can improve its performance and usability. These cookies collect aggregated and statistical information only.
3.2 Cookies Set on the Website
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is used to collect anonymous statistical data about website usage.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website | .paylayer.org | Up to 2 years |
_ga_# | Used to distinguish individual users by assigning a randomly generated client identifier; enables calculation of visits and sessions | .paylayer.org | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify individual visitors directly.
Adobe Analytics
Adobe Analytics is used to gather high-level information about user behavior and site performance.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
s7 | Collects data regarding site usage and user behavior to analyze performance and improve the website | paylayer.org | Session / variable |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under EU data protection law (GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive):
- Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest to operate the website.
- Analytics cookies are used only with user consent, where required by applicable law.
Where consent is required:
- Cookies are not set until consent is given
- You may withdraw consent at any time
5. Consent Management
When you first visit the Website, you are informed about our use of cookies.
You may:
- Accept analytics cookies
- Reject analytics cookies
- Change or withdraw consent at any time
Consent preferences can be managed via:
- Cookie banner controls (where available)
- Browser settings
6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies entirely
- Block third-party cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and performance.
Browser help pages:
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Safari
- Edge
7. Third-Party Services
Cookies may be set by third-party analytics providers:
- Google LLC (Google Analytics)
- Adobe Inc. (Adobe Analytics)
These providers may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. PayLayer does not control how third parties further process collected data.
8. International Data Transfers
Analytics data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where applicable, such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us via the Contact page on our Website.