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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Last updated: February 10, 2026

On This Page

  • What Are Cookies
  • How We Use Cookies
  • Types of Cookies
  • Third-Party Cookies
  • Managing Cookies
  • Do Not Track
  • Policy Updates
  • Contact Us

Cookie Settings

Manage your cookie preferences

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in - Remember your authentication between page visits
  • Remember your preferences - Save your settings and choices
  • Improve security - Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Analyze usage - Understand how users interact with the Service
  • Enhance performance - Optimize site speed and functionality
🍪 Your Control

You have control over cookies. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

How We Use Cookies

Session Management

We use cookies to manage your session and keep you logged in as you navigate through different pages. Without these cookies, you would need to log in on every page.

Personalization

Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as:

  • Your display language
  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Layout choices
  • Notification settings

Security

We use cookies to enhance security by:

  • Detecting suspicious login attempts
  • Preventing CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks
  • Identifying automated bot activity
  • Verifying your identity across pages

Analytics and Performance

We use cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site, including:

  • Which pages are most popular
  • How long users spend on each page
  • Which features are used most
  • Where errors occur

This data helps us improve the Service and fix issues.

Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Essential Cookies

Required - Cannot be disabled

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and basic site operations.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your logged-in session Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Protects against CSRF attacks Session
secure_auth Verifies authenticated requests Session

⚙️ Functional Cookies

Optional - Can be controlled

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. The site will work without them, but you may lose some features.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_prefs Stores your display preferences (theme, language) 1 year
layout_mode Remembers your chosen layout 1 year
timezone Stores your timezone for accurate time display 1 year
viewed_topics Tracks which topics you've viewed (for view counts) 30 days

📊 Analytics Cookies

Optional - Can be controlled

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting anonymous information.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute
analytics_session Tracks pages visited in a session Session

🎯 Marketing Cookies

Optional - Can be controlled

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and obtain your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies from trusted third-party services:

Google Analytics

  • Purpose: Understand visitor behavior and improve the Service
  • Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics (pages visited, time on site, browser type)
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

CDN Services

  • Purpose: Deliver content faster from servers near you
  • Provider: Cloudflare
  • Data collected: Technical data for content delivery optimization
  • Privacy policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Social Media Embeds

If you interact with social media features on our site (sharing buttons), those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party cookies.

ℹ️ Third-Party Privacy

Third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer or sidebar of this page.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu > Settings
  2. Click "Privacy and security" > "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button > Settings
  2. Click "Privacy & Security"
  3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your preferences

Safari

  1. Click Safari > Preferences
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Adjust cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu > Settings
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"

Mobile Devices

For mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found in the browser's settings or preferences menu. Consult your device's help documentation for specific instructions.

⚠️ Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly:

  • You will be logged out and unable to stay logged in
  • Your preferences won't be saved
  • Some pages may not display correctly
  • Interactive features may be limited

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked.

Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals, our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described above to control tracking.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • Post the revised policy on this page
  • Notify you if the changes are significant

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@chat247.bot

Support: support@chat247.bot

Mail: Chat247 Inc., San José, Costa Rica

Quick Summary

  • ✅ We use cookies to improve your experience and keep you logged in
  • ✅ Essential cookies are required for the site to work
  • ✅ You can control optional cookies through settings
  • ✅ We use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used
  • ✅ We do not use advertising cookies
  • ✅ You can manage cookies through your browser settings
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