What the fuck is their cookie banner. Worst dark pattern I've ever seen. The options are
"Appreciate it" or "Cool carry on"
I don't feel inclined to click either and exited immediately.
What you're referring to is not a cookie banner at all (I suppose you didn't read the text, only the buttons).
The actual cookie banner merely says "We use cookies to improve your user experience. Learn more" and has a close button.
Too bad, because it basically said they only use necessary cookies.
I suppose you'd have complained if there were no cookie banner as well?
I mean, that cookie popup saying there's no need for a cookie popup is probably there because someone complained there's no cookie popup...
Agreed. Their privacy page even says they'll remove data if you withdraw consent, but they don't ask for consent. They also don't mention any you could object to data processing, claiming that "Processing is necessary to perform a contract with the data subject and to take steps toward the conclusion of a business relationship." which is a very contorted interpretation; taking steps towards the conclusion is about making quotes and such. It makes me sour on their claims "Keep your data private, compliant, and fully in the EU. As a privacy-first European company, we help you stay aligned with GDPR. No surprises. Full transparency."
That's not the cookie banner. It was just a pop-up that said "Built in the EU" and goes on about how they're privacy-first, transparent, etc...
This is the cookie banner: https://i.imgur.com/CIBQBib.png
This is what you saw: https://i.imgur.com/rp6vbLy.png