Last Updated: May 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember preferences, and provide analytics to improve your experience.

Similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage serve comparable purposes and are covered under this notice.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for platform functionality (login, security, preferences). Cannot be disabled.

AI Processing Cookies

Enable semantic analysis and business matching features. Optional but recommended.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand platform usage to improve matching algorithms and user experience.

Preference Cookies

Remember your language, matching preferences, and display settings for future visits.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Maintaining your session and secure login
  • Remembering language and matching preferences
  • Analyzing platform usage to improve AI matching
  • Personalizing business recommendations
  • Measuring effectiveness of networking features
  • Ensuring platform security and performance

4. AI & Data Processing

Oslo Meet uses AI to analyze business profiles and suggest compatible matches. This processing may involve:

  • Converting text descriptions to semantic embeddings for matching
  • Calculating compatibility scores based on business signals
  • Generating personalized recommendations and opportunity feeds

Your rights: You can opt out of AI-powered matching at any time via your account settings. Your business data is never used to train public AI models.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You control your cookie preferences:

  • Use the cookie banner on your first visit
  • Adjust settings in your account dashboard
  • Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
  • Use private/incognito mode for temporary sessions

Note: Disabling AI or analytics cookies may limit matching features and personalization.

6. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted providers who may place cookies:

  • OpenAI API: Powers semantic analysis for matching (does not store your data for training)
  • Supabase: Secure database storage (GDPR-compliant, EU-hosted)
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage data to improve platform (optional)
  • Payment processors: Secure membership billing (Stripe, etc.)

We do not control third-party cookies. Review their privacy policies for details.

7. Security & Retention

We protect cookie data with industry-standard security. Retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: 30 days to 2 years, depending on purpose
  • Analytics data: Anonymized after 26 months per GDPR
  • AI embeddings: Deleted upon account closure or data export request

8. Changes to This Notice

We may update this notice to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Material changes will be communicated via platform notice or email.

9. Contact Us

Questions about cookies or data processing? Contact us:

For full details on personal data processing, see our Privacy Policy.