Cookie Policy

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our platform is used.

What Are Cookies

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your browser and capture certain information about your preferences and usage patterns.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance platform functionality, provide personalized experiences, maintain security, and analyze usage patterns to improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their function and duration. Understanding these categories helps you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security features, and basic navigation. These cannot be disabled without affecting service delivery.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, settings, and choices. They help provide personalized features and improve usability across sessions.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform, identify areas for improvement, and optimize performance.

Usage Analytics

These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns. This data helps us improve user experience and platform functionality.

Performance Monitoring

Performance cookies help us monitor platform speed, identify technical issues, and ensure optimal service delivery across different devices and browsers.

Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies are classified by duration as either session cookies (temporary) or persistent cookies (stored for longer periods).

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session state and ensure security during your platform usage.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences and settings across multiple sessions.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality and provide additional features.

Service Integration Cookies

Third-party cookies may be set by integrated services such as analytics providers, support systems, or development tool integrations. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

Third-Party Control

We carefully select third-party services and require them to maintain appropriate privacy and security standards. However, we cannot control their cookie practices directly.

Cookie Consent Management

We provide clear information about our cookie usage and obtain your consent where required by applicable laws.

Consent Banner

Our cookie banner appears when you first visit our platform, providing information about cookie usage and options to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Consent Preferences

You can modify your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly. Changes will take effect on your next visit.

Managing Cookie Settings

You have control over cookie settings through various methods, including browser controls and platform-specific options.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block, delete, or receive notifications about cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Platform Settings

Our platform provides cookie preference controls where you can manage non-essential cookies while maintaining core functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser has different methods for managing cookies. Below are general instructions for popular browsers.

Chrome and Edge

Access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or manage site-specific permissions.

Firefox and Safari

Firefox users can manage cookies through Settings > Privacy & Security. Safari users can control cookies through Preferences > Privacy. Both browsers offer granular control options.

Mobile Device Cookie Management

Mobile browsers and apps may handle cookies differently than desktop browsers. Understanding mobile-specific controls helps you manage your privacy preferences effectively.

Mobile Browser Settings

Mobile browsers typically provide cookie controls in their privacy or security settings. Access methods vary by browser and operating system.

App-Based Access

If you access our platform through mobile apps or integrated tools, cookie management may be handled through app-specific settings or device-level privacy controls.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience and limit certain platform features.

Essential Cookie Impact

Disabling essential cookies will prevent core platform functionality, including user authentication, security features, and session management. This may make the platform unusable.

Optional Cookie Impact

Disabling optional cookies may result in less personalized experiences, repeated preference settings, and limited analytics that help us improve our services.

Cookie Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect cookie data and prevent unauthorized access or manipulation.

Secure Cookie Transmission

Our cookies are transmitted over secure connections and include security flags to prevent unauthorized access. We use encryption and secure protocols to protect cookie data.

Cookie Data Protection

Cookie information is protected according to our privacy policy and security standards. We do not store sensitive personal information in cookies without appropriate safeguards.

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology developments.

Notification of Changes

Material changes to our cookie policy will be communicated through our platform, email notifications, or website notices, providing adequate time for review.

Continued Consent

Your continued use of our platform after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised cookie practices, unless you modify your consent preferences.

Legal Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other relevant regulations.

GDPR Compliance

Under GDPR, we obtain appropriate consent for non-essential cookies and provide clear information about cookie purposes, duration, and third-party involvement.

Regional Requirements

We adapt our cookie practices to comply with local privacy laws in jurisdictions where our users are located, ensuring appropriate protection levels.

Alternative Technologies

Besides cookies, we may use similar technologies for functionality and analytics purposes.

Local Storage

We may use browser local storage to maintain application state and user preferences. This information is stored locally on your device and can be cleared through browser settings.

Web Beacons

Small tracking pixels may be used in emails or web pages to understand engagement and improve our communications. These work similarly to cookies but are embedded in content.

Contact Information

For questions about our cookie policy or to exercise your cookie preferences, please contact us using the information below.