This Cookie Policy explains how Sohvay uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our platform and website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function. These enable core features like authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform, which pages are visited most, and how users navigate between features. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (such as language, theme, and display options) so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
Performance Cookies: Help us monitor and improve the performance of our Services by tracking load times, error rates, and other technical metrics.
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party cookies for:
Analytics: We use analytics services to understand usage patterns and improve our platform.
Authentication: Third-party authentication providers may set cookies when you sign in using external accounts.
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not sell data collected through cookies to advertisers.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for session management and security.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used for remembering preferences and providing analytics. Our persistent cookies have a maximum lifespan of 12 months.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete existing cookies
Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. You can still use Sohvay with analytics and preference cookies disabled, but some features may not work as expected.
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| sohvay_session | Essential | Session | Maintains your authenticated session |
| sohvay_csrf | Essential | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery |
| sohvay_prefs | Preference | 12 months | Stores your display and UI preferences |
| sohvay_analytics | Analytics | 12 months | Tracks anonymized usage data |
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential tracking cookies and limit data collection to what is necessary for the Services to function.
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 post the updated policy on this page with a revised date.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@sohvay.com.