Last updated: 5 April 2026
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The WhistleBox platform uses cookies in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), transposed into Romanian law by Law No. 506/2004, and with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
WhistleBox is designed with a cookie minimisation principle:
/r/) — zero cookies. No cookies are set, and no localStorage, sessionStorage or other storage mechanisms are used.These cookies are essential for the operation of the administration dashboard. They are not set on reporting pages or on the public page.
| Cookie | Duration | Context | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
access_token | 15 minutes | Dashboard | JWT token for current session authentication |
refresh_token | 30 days | Dashboard | Automatic session renewal without re-authentication |
Anonymity guarantee:
Anonymous reporting pages (/r/[slug]) are completely free of cookies and tracking mechanisms. The following are not used:
This approach is essential for compliance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937.
WhistleBox does not use third-party analytical cookies (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.) on any page of the Platform.
WhistleBox does not use third-party cookies. There are no integrations with advertising networks or other services that set their own cookies.
Should we introduce analytical or third-party cookies in the future, this policy shall be updated and consent shall be requested. Analytical cookies shall never be introduced on reporting pages.
You may configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Disabling essential cookies will affect the operation of the dashboard.
Instructions for popular browsers:
WhistleBox uses exclusively strictly necessary cookies for dashboard authentication. Pursuant to Art. 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent.
Accordingly, WhistleBox does not display a cookie banner, as it does not set cookies that require consent.
This policy may be updated periodically. The current version is always available on this page. Significant amendments shall be communicated by email to users with an active account.
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