Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 30 January, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how our website (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, create an account, manage a profile, or interact with a public profile hosted on our platform (collectively, the “Service”).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, our EU / EEA / UK Privacy Notice.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites:

• Function correctly
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how visitors interact with pages
• Improve performance and security

Cookies may be first-party cookies (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by trusted service providers).

2. Similar Technologies We Use

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local storage / session storage – to retain preferences or session state
• Pixels or tags – to measure usage or performance
• SDKs (software development kits) – mainly for analytics or monitoring

For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To operate and secure the platform
• To enable login, authentication, and account management
• To remember user preferences and settings
• To understand how profiles and features are used
• To improve performance, reliability, and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations (where applicable)

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

They are used for:

• User authentication and session management
• Account security and fraud prevention
• Profile publishing and access control
• Load balancing and infrastructure stability

Without these cookies, core features such as logging in, editing a profile, or accessing account settings would not work.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples include:

• Remembering language or region preferences
• Saving layout or editor settings
• Retaining previously selected options
• Improving consistency across sessions

Disabling these cookies may result in a less personalized experience.

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how the Service is used so we can improve it.

They collect information such as:

• Number of visitors
• Pages viewed
• Profile views and link clicks (aggregated)
• Feature usage patterns
• Performance metrics (page load times, errors)

The data collected is typically aggregated and used for statistical analysis. We do not use analytics cookies to directly identify individuals.

D. Security & Integrity Cookies

We use certain cookies to:

• Detect suspicious activity
• Prevent abuse, spam, and automated attacks
• Protect accounts from unauthorized access

These cookies are essential to maintaining platform safety and trust.

5. Cookies on Public Profiles

When someone visits a public profile hosted on our platform:

• Necessary cookies may be set to ensure proper delivery and security of the page
• Analytics cookies may be used to measure views and interactions (e.g., clicks), which are reported to the profile owner in aggregated form

Profile owners do not have direct access to personal cookie identifiers of visitors.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party service providers to place cookies for limited purposes, such as:

• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Error tracking and diagnostics
• Payment flow support (for subscription pages)

These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

We do not permit third parties to use cookies for unrelated advertising or profiling purposes on our platform.

7. Cookie Consent (EU / EEA / UK Users)

If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK:

• We may request your consent before placing non-essential cookies
• You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time through browser settings or consent tools (if implemented)

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under applicable laws.

8. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period or until deleted manually

Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.

9. Managing and Controlling Cookies

A. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies entirely

Refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions.

B. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

• Some features may not function correctly
• Login or profile editing may fail
• Preferences may not be saved

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals.

At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, and our Service does not respond to DNT signals consistently across all contexts.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in technology
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Updates to how we use cookies

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]