This Cookie Policy explains how Site Monitering (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our Service. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how the site is being used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session after login | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| next-auth.session | Authentication state management | 30 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| locale | Stores your language/region preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the experience:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics_id | Distinguishes unique visitors for usage analytics | 1 year |
| _analytics_session | Groups page views into browsing sessions | 30 minutes |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include payment processors (Razorpay) for secure payment handling and analytics services for understanding site usage. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning correctly.
- Opt-Out Links: For analytics cookies, you can opt out through your browser's Do Not Track setting, which we respect.
- Device Settings: Mobile devices typically provide controls to limit tracking in their privacy settings.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@sitemonitoring.com or visit our Contact page.