1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function. These include session cookies, authentication tokens, and security cookies. They cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. This helps us improve the Service.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. These are only set with your explicit consent.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your logged-in session | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | Essential |
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics, anonymous usage stats | 2 years / 24 hours | Analytics |
| theme_pref | Stores UI preferences | 1 year | Preference |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services embedded in our pages. These include analytics providers and payment processors. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third party's privacy policy for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit the Service, you can choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject.
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of the Service.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Service does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we remain committed to minimizing data collection and respecting user privacy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@timewheel.com.