Last updated: April 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites function properly, remember your preferences, and tell site owners how their site is being used.
2. How we use cookies
Data Trackers uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service to improve it
- Protect the security of your account
3. Types of cookies we use
3.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your logged-in session | Session |
csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics -- distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics 4 -- maintains session state | 2 years |
3.3 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ui_preferences | Remembers your dashboard layout preferences | 1 year |
language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services used on our pages:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com) -- usage analytics
- Stripe (stripe.com) -- payment processing
- Support chat provider (if enabled) -- customer support widget
5. Managing cookies
You can control cookies through:
- Our cookie consent banner on your first visit
- The cookie preferences link in the footer (added at launch)
- Your browser settings (see below)
- Third-party opt-out tools such as Google Analytics Opt-out
Browser settings:
- Chrome -- Settings, Privacy and security, Cookies
- Firefox -- Settings, Privacy and Security, Cookies
- Safari -- Settings, Privacy, Manage Website Data
- Edge -- Settings, Cookies and site permissions
Note: blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using parts of our service.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie policy periodically. Changes are posted on this page with an updated date.
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies: privacy@data-trackers.com.