1. Introduction
- The types of cookies we use
- How you can manage your preferences
- Your rights under GDPR and CCPA
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core platform functionality (e.g., authentication, license validation) | Session tokens, CSRF protection | Session / 24 hours |
| Functional | Store user preferences (e.g., theme, language) | prefs_theme, locale_setting | 30 days |
| Analytics | Analyze usage patterns to improve performance (data is anonymized) | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | 2 years |
| Advertising | Not applicable — we do not use advertising or third-party ad cookies | N/A | N/A |
3. Consent Management
A. For EU/EEA Users (GDPR Compliance)
On first visit: A cookie banner is displayed, offering:
- Clear options to accept or customize cookie settings
- A link to this policy for full details
Preference updates: You can modify cookie settings anytime via the [Cookie Settings] link.
B. For California Users (CCPA Compliance)
On first visit: A cookie banner includes:
- A Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the footer (note: we do not sell personal data)
C. Global Controls
Via browser settings: You can block or delete cookies by adjusting your browser preferences:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Analytics opt-out: Tools such as the Google Analytics Opt-Out add-on are available.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We utilize third-party services including:
- Google Analytics: For anonymized traffic analysis (see Google’s privacy policy)
- Cloudflare: For security (e.g.,
__cf_bm) to mitigate DDoS attacks
5. Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a summary of cookies stored on your device
- Deletion: Delete cookies via your browser settings
- Complaints: Contact your local data protection authority for concerns