1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and session state.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (also known as web beacons) to operate the Service and collect usage information. References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise noted.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to authenticate users, maintain active sessions, remember preferences, understand how the Service is used, and protect against security threats. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function; others help us improve performance and your experience.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and security protections.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| auth_token | Keeps you logged in across browser sessions | 30 days |
3.2. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. Disabling them may affect the usability of the Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display and interface preferences | 1 year |
| locale | Remembers your language and region settings | 1 year |
3.3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting aggregate, de-identified usage data. We use this information to measure performance and improve the Service.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes visitors within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies are set by third-party services that we integrate with to operate and improve the Service. These include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) that help us understand usage patterns and improve performance.
- Payment processors that set cookies in connection with payment transactions for security and fraud prevention.
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control how third parties use their cookies. For more information about our data sharing practices, see our Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The following links provide instructions for commonly used browsers:
5.2. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the Service to function. If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to log in to or use the Service. Disabling functional or analytics cookies may reduce the quality of your experience but will not prevent access to the Service.
5.3. Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. There is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, the Service does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the browser controls and opt-out mechanisms described in Section 5.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide at least thirty (30) days' advance notice by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service after the updated policy takes effect constitutes acceptance of the changes.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
FundraiserMax LLC
Email: support@fundraisermax.com
San Francisco, California, United States