Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 15, 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include cookies for security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous information about page visits and error messages.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for basic site functionality
Duration: Session
Type: First-party
Authentication Cookies
Purpose: Manage admin authentication sessions
Duration: Session / 7 days (if remember me)
Type: First-party
Preference Cookies
Purpose: Remember user preferences (e.g., theme)
Duration: 1 year
Type: First-party
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Analytics providers: To help us understand website usage and improve our services
- Hosting services: Our hosting provider may set cookies for security and performance purposes
We do not have control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information about their cookie practices.
Cloudflare
This website uses Cloudflare Tunnel to deliver content securely and protect against malicious traffic. Cloudflare may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
Cloudflare Cookies
Purpose: Security, bot detection, and performance optimization
Provider: Cloudflare, Inc.
Duration: Session to 1 year (varies by cookie)
Type: Third-party
Common Cloudflare cookies include:
- __cf_bm: Bot management cookie used to distinguish humans from bots (30 minutes)
- _cfuvid: Session tracking for rate limiting (session)
- cf_clearance: Stores proof of completed security challenges (up to 1 year)
All traffic to this website passes through Cloudflare's network, where your IP address and request data may be processed for security and performance analysis. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Google reCAPTCHA
This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and automated abuse. When you interact with a form protected by reCAPTCHA, Google may set cookies and collect data to verify that you are human.
Google reCAPTCHA Cookies
Purpose: Bot detection and spam prevention
Provider: Google LLC
Duration: Varies (session to 6 months)
Type: Third-party
Data that may be transmitted to Google includes your IP address, browser information, device data, and interaction patterns. This information is used to distinguish human users from bots and is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
For more information about reCAPTCHA, please visit Google reCAPTCHA.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain cookies using the following tools:
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, this website may use local storage (also known as Web Storage) to store data locally on your device. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
Local storage is used to save preferences and improve performance. You can clear local storage through your browser's settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Damien Reichhart
Email: [email protected]
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