1. Introduction

This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies (“Cookies”) are used on this website (“Website”). By using the Website, you agree to the placement of certain technologies on your device as described below, unless you disable them through your browser settings.

2. Definitions

Cookies: Small text files stored by the browser on the user’s device.
Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows certain data to be saved locally on the device.

3. Types of Cookies & Storage Used

We use only the minimum technologies necessary for the operation of the Website, including:

A. Essential Authentication Cookie
Name: payload-token
Type: HTTP Cookie
Purpose: Authentication of user sessions, enabling login, and access to protected areas of the Website.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest and/or performance of a contract (e.g., provision of login services).
Required: Yes — essential for the Website to function.
Third-Party Sharing: Not used for tracking, advertising, or marketing purposes.

B. Consent Preference Storage
Type: Local Storage
Purpose: Stores the visibility or acceptance state of the cookie consent banner.
Legal Basis: Consent and/or legitimate interest.
Required: Not essential — used only to improve user experience.
Stored Data: Does not store personal data.

4. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

The Website does not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Behavioral tracking cookies
• Targeting cookies
• Device fingerprinting
• Analytics or measurement tools
• Cross-site advertising identifiers

We also do not sell, exchange, or share cookie-derived information with other parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Not Collected Through Cookies

Our Cookies do not collect:

• Cross-site browsing history
• Geolocation data
• Demographic information
• Advertising identifiers
• Device fingerprints

6. Legal Basis under GDPR (If Applicable)

Processing is based on:

• Legitimate interest: for authentication and login.
• Consent: for storing cookie-consent preferences.

7. Retention

Authentication cookies remain active for the duration of the session or until expiry or manual deletion by the user.
Local Storage data persists until manually cleared by the user or automatically cleared by the browser.

8. User Control Options

Users may:

• Disable or delete Cookies through browser settings
• Manually clear Local Storage items
• Choose not to log in to the Website

Disabling essential authentication Cookies may prevent use of key Website features.

9. International Data Transfers

Authentication data may be processed through hosting infrastructure but is not shared with advertising networks, marketing firms, or unrelated third parties.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated if new services are added (e.g., analytics) or due to legal or regulatory developments. The updated version will be posted on the Website.