What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are
widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
ProofAge uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze
usage patterns, and improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core
functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility.
Examples:
session_id - Maintains your login sessioncsrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgerycookie-consent - Stores your cookie banner choice (kept in your browser's local storage, not in a cookie)
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering
your preferences and settings.
Examples:
theme_preference - Remembers dark/light mode choicelanguage - Stores your language preferenceworkspace_id - Remembers your last selected workspace
Duration: Up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting
and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
_ga - Google Analytics tracking ID_gid - Google Analytics session trackinganalytics_session - Internal analytics tracking
Duration: Up to 2 years
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us improve
performance and user experience.
Purpose:
- Monitor page load times and response times
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Optimize content delivery
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
- Stripe: Payment processing (when applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:
- Cache API responses for faster page loads
- Store temporary verification session data
- Maintain application state in single-page applications
- Remember user interface preferences
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when closing browser
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage. To change it, clear this site's stored data
in your browser settings; the banner then appears again on your next visit.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
Note: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our
website. Some features may not work properly without these cookies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you
don't want to be tracked. Our website does not currently change its behaviour in response to DNT signals.
To limit analytics, use the Google Analytics opt-out above or block cookies in your browser settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal
requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.