Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your online experience easier and more personalized.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage and session storage) to improve your experience on Plortal.

2. How We Use Cookies

Plortal uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Remembering your role (creator or business)
• CSRF protection for form submissions

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Language and region preferences
• Recently viewed campaigns
• Dashboard layout preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Features used most frequently
• Error messages encountered
• Performance metrics and load times

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:

• Referral source tracking
• Campaign attribution
• Conversion tracking

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by Plortal directly and include:

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by our service providers:

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

4.2 Opting Out

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function
• Analytics Cookies: Can be disabled through browser settings or by contacting us
• Marketing Cookies: Can be disabled through browser settings

4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on Plortal:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Some features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• You may see less relevant content

5. Other Tracking Technologies

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store preferences and temporary data that doesn't need to be sent to our servers with every request.

5.2 Session Storage

Session storage is used for temporary data that expires when you close your browser tab.

5.3 Pixels and Web Beacons

We may use pixels (small images) in emails to track open rates and engagement. These can be disabled by configuring your email client to not load images automatically.

6. Cookie Consent

By using Plortal, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, we will ask for your explicit consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) option that sends a signal to websites you visit. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Plortal does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking as described in this policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@plortal.com
Address: Plortal, Inc.
[Address will be added upon incorporation]