6. COOKIE POLICY
6.1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites or use applications. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
6.2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- Essential for Platform functionality
- Enable core features like security, authentication, and network management
- Cannot be disabled
Performance and Analytics Cookies:
- Help us understand how visitors use our Platform
- Collect anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior
- Used to improve Platform performance
Functionality Cookies:
- Remember your preferences and choices
- Enable personalized features
- Store language preferences, region settings
Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
- Used to deliver relevant advertisements
- Track your browsing activity across websites
- Measure advertising effectiveness
6.3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintains session state | Session |
| auth_token | Strictly Necessary | Authentication | 30 days |
| preferences | Functionality | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| analytics_id | Analytics | Usage tracking | 2 years |
| ad_targeting | Advertising | Ad personalization | 90 days |
6.4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Facebook Pixel: Advertising and analytics
- Payment Processors: Transaction processing
- Social Media Plugins: Social sharing features
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies.
6.5. Mobile Application Tracking
Our mobile apps use similar tracking technologies:
- Device Identifiers: IDFA (iOS), Advertising ID (Android)
- SDKs: Third-party analytics and advertising SDKs
- Local Storage: App preferences and data storage
6.6. Managing Cookies
Website Cookies:
- Use our cookie consent banner to customize preferences
- Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use browser privacy mode/incognito mode
Mobile App Tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- In-App: Use privacy settings to control tracking preferences
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
6.7. Effect of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may:
- Prevent you from using certain Platform features
- Require repeated logins
- Reset your preferences
- Limit personalization
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for Platform operation.
6.8. Cookie Consent (EU/UK)
EU/UK users must provide consent before non-essential cookies are placed on their device:
- We display a cookie consent banner on first visit
- You can customize your cookie preferences
- Consent can be withdrawn at any time through cookie settings
- We do not use cookie walls (denying access for refusing cookies)
6.9. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes.
