## Cookie Policy **Effective Date:** 2024-01-01 This Cookie Policy explains how the Service (“we”, “our”, or “the Service”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or interact with our website, application, or protocol (collectively, the “Service”). --- ### 1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, phone, browser) when you visit a website or web-based service. They help recognize your browser, remember preferences, and enable certain features. Cookies may be **first-party** (set by the Service) or **third-party** (set by service providers whose functionality is integrated). --- ### 2. Types of Cookies We Use We may use the following categories of cookies: #### a. **Strictly Necessary Cookies** These cookies are essential for core functionality such as: * Session tracking * Authentication * Load balancing * Security tokens * User interface state Disabling these cookies may cause parts of the Service to malfunction. #### b. **Functional Cookies** Used to remember preferences and enhance usability: * Language or region selection * Theme or layout settings * Feature toggles #### c. **Performance / Analytics Cookies** Used to collect anonymized usage data to help us improve the Service. This may include: * Page load times * Error events * Navigation flows > Note: We do **not** use marketing or advertising cookies. --- ### 3. How We Use Cookies Cookies are used solely to provide, secure, and improve the Service. Specifically, we may use cookies to: * Authenticate user sessions * Preserve in-browser settings * Detect abuse or misuse * Analyze general system behavior (if analytics are enabled) No cookies are used to track users across unrelated domains. --- ### 4. Managing Cookies You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Common actions include: * Viewing stored cookies * Blocking or deleting specific cookies * Disabling all non-essential cookies Refer to your browser documentation for instructions: * [Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647) * [Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies) * [Safari](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac) * [Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09) Please note: disabling essential cookies may limit functionality. --- ### 5. Third-Party Cookies (if any) If we integrate third-party tools (e.g., analytics, CDNs, CAPTCHA, or embedded content), those services may set their own cookies. Their behavior is subject to their own privacy policies and not controlled by us. We aim to minimize or avoid third-party cookies wherever feasible. --- ### 6. Updates to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Service implies acceptance of the updated policy. --- ### 7. Contact There is no formal data controller. If you have concerns or questions about cookies, you may raise them through the official communication channels of the project or software community where this Service is published.