Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 31, 2026
Introduction
This policy describes how logging.cheap ("we", "our", or "the service") uses cookies and processes your personal data. We are committed to transparency and compliance with Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We believe in minimal data collection and maximum privacy. This service uses only strictly necessary cookies required for authentication - no tracking, analytics, or marketing cookies.
Cookies We Use
We use a single cookie to enable user authentication. This cookie is strictly necessary for the service to function and does not require consent under GDPR and nFADP regulations.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id
|
Authenticates logged-in users and maintains session state | 24 hours |
Cookie Attributes
- Type: Strictly necessary (functional)
- HttpOnly: Yes (prevents JavaScript access)
- Secure: Yes (transmitted only over HTTPS)
- SameSite: Lax (CSRF protection)
- Scope: logging.cheap domain only
What We Don't Use
We explicitly do NOT use any of the following:
- Analytics cookies (no Google Analytics, Plausible, or similar)
- Tracking cookies or pixels
- Marketing or advertising cookies
- Third-party cookies
- Cross-site tracking
- Behavioral profiling
The only data stored in your browser is the session cookie described above and a localStorage entry for your dark mode preference (if enabled).
Your Rights (GDPR & nFADP)
Under Swiss nFADP and EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time through your account settings page.
Right to Data Portability
You can export your log data at any time through the query interface.
Right to Rectification
You can update your account information through your settings page.
Right to Object
Since we only use strictly necessary cookies for service functionality, objecting to these cookies would prevent you from using the service.
Data Storage & Processing
Log Data
Your log data is stored in Azure Blob Storage. Log data is isolated per-tenant and encrypted at rest.
Session Data
Active sessions are stored server-side in PostgreSQL and automatically expire after 8 hours. When you log out, your session is immediately invalidated.
Account Data
Your email and hashed password are stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted by Render.com with daily automatic backups. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and cannot be recovered.
Data Retention
Log data: Retained until you delete it or close your account
Session data: Automatically deleted after 24 hours
Account data: Retained until you request account deletion
Data Controller
The data controller for this service is logging.cheap. For privacy inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@logging.cheap
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify active users via email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
Regulatory Compliance
This service operates in compliance with:
- Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Swiss Telecommunications Act (TCA) Article 45c
If you have concerns about our data practices or wish to file a complaint, you may contact:
- Switzerland: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) - www.edoeb.admin.ch
- EU: Your local Data Protection Authority