Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 13, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how YaraCircle uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.
YOUR CONSENT
By using YaraCircle, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to function.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences, settings, and interactions with our Service. Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, local storage, and other tracking identifiers.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, account authentication, and session management.
You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service cannot function without them.
Functional Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences, settings, and choices such as language, region, display name visibility, and chat preferences.
Disabling these cookies may affect certain features but will not prevent core functionality.
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service and user experience.
Data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.
Marketing Cookies (Advertising)
These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are set by third-party advertising partners and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
You can opt out of these cookies without affecting core Service functionality.
3. Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth_token | Essential | Authenticates logged-in users | 7 days |
| refresh_token | Essential | Maintains persistent login sessions | 30 days |
| session_id | Essential | Maintains session state | Session |
| guest_id | Essential | Identifies guest users | 24 hours |
| csrf_token | Essential | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| preferences | Functional | Stores user preferences and settings | 1 year |
| theme | Functional | Remembers display theme preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Functional | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Service. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Google Privacy PolicyStripe
We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may use cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely.
Stripe Privacy PolicyGoogle OAuth
If you choose to sign in using Google, Google may set cookies to facilitate the authentication process.
Google Privacy PolicyWe do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies for information on how these third parties use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu.
5.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
Important: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Essential cookies are required for the Service to operate properly and cannot be disabled. If you disable essential cookies, some features may not work correctly.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: Used to store data locally on your device for faster performance and offline functionality.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser session.
- Pixel Tags/Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user activity and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
- Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device characteristics to help identify your device for security and fraud prevention purposes.
7. International Considerations
This Cookie Policy applies globally. Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies:
- European Union (GDPR): You have the right to consent to non-essential cookies and withdraw consent at any time.
- California (CCPA): You have the right to know about and opt out of the "sale" of personal information through cookies. We do not sell personal information.
- Other Jurisdictions: We comply with applicable local laws regarding cookies and tracking technologies.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
Your continued use of the Service after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@yaracircle.com
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