1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide information to site owners, and improve user experience. Prufer uses cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) to operate the platform securely and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
Always ActiveThese cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They handle authentication, security, and core technical operations.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
auth_token | JWT authentication token | Session / 7 days |
prufer_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
rate_limit_id | Rate limiting identifier | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and personalization settings. Disabling them may affect the look and feel of the platform.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
sidebar_state | Collapsed/expanded sidebar | 1 year |
dashboard_layout | Dashboard widget arrangement | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use anonymized analytics to understand how the platform is used and identify areas for improvement. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_analytics_id | Anonymized session identifier | 30 days |
_perf_metrics | Page load performance data | Session |
Marketing Cookies
Prufer does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not perform cross-site tracking, behavioral advertising, or sell data to third parties. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent.
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the button below or through the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser.
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the Prufer platform.
4. Third-Party Services
Some third-party services integrated into Prufer may set their own cookies:
- Stripe — Payment processing. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention during checkout. See Stripe's Cookie Policy.
- Sentry — Error monitoring. Sentry may set cookies for error tracking and performance monitoring. See Sentry's Privacy Policy.
5. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained only for the duration specified in the tables above. Your cookie consent preferences are stored for 1 year, after which you will be re-prompted. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your preferences or using the "Manage Cookies" button.
6. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive:
- Essential cookiesare set under the "legitimate interest" basis — they are strictly necessary for the service you requested.
- Functional and analytics cookies are set only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- Marketing cookies would require separate, granular consent. We do not currently use them.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. If we make material changes, you will be re-prompted to provide consent. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
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9. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, contact us at [email protected].