Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Cookies can be "persistent" (stored on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" cookies (set by us) or "third-party" cookies (set by other services we use).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our Platform:

• Authentication: Keep you signed in to your account securely
• Session Management: Maintain your session and remember your preferences
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Functionality: Remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our Platform
• Performance: Monitor and improve website performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Session Cookies: Maintain your session while navigating the Platform
• CSRF Protection Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Security Cookies: Enhance security and prevent fraud

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display preferences
• User Settings Cookies: Store your dashboard preferences and settings
• Timezone Cookies: Remember your timezone for scheduling purposes

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our Platform works.

• Usage Analytics: Track pages visited and features used
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor website performance and loading times
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track advertising effectiveness. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Note: We currently do not use marketing cookies, but we reserve the right to use them in the future with your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Platform, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:

• Authentication Providers: Google OAuth may set cookies for authentication purposes
• Analytics Services: Third-party analytics services may set cookies to track usage
• Social Media Platforms: When connecting social media accounts, platforms may set their own cookies

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for information about how they use cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are using our Platform.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

• Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after a set period of inactivity or when you log out
• Preference Cookies: May remain on your device for up to one year
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after a set period (usually 30 days to 2 years)

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in our cookie consent banner or by configuring your browser settings.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our Platform. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Platform, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our Platform:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Some features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Performance may be affected

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing and responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies, including:

• Right to Information: Know what cookies we use and why
• Right to Consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to Access: Request information about cookies stored on your device
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of cookies and associated data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: