This Cookie Policy explains how SocialPulse uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform. By continuing to use SocialPulse, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Session Cookie | Maintains your authenticated session while you're logged in. Expires when you log out or close your browser. |
| CSRF Token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Regenerated with each session. |
| Remember Me | Keeps you logged in between browser sessions if you choose "Remember Me" at login. Expires after 30 days. |
2.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a personalized experience.
| Theme Preference | Stores your light/dark mode preference (via localStorage). Persists until cleared. |
| Sidebar State | Remembers whether the sidebar is collapsed or expanded (via localStorage). |
2.3 Third-Party Cookies
We use minimal third-party resources that may set cookies:
| Google Fonts | Loads the Inter font family. Google may collect anonymized usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy. |
| CDN Resources | Font Awesome icons and TailwindCSS are loaded from CDNs. These services may log access data. |
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage for:
- Theme preference — Your chosen light or dark mode setting
- UI preferences — Sidebar state and layout preferences
Local storage data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies — Note that this may prevent you from logging in or using the platform
- Delete cookies — Clear your browser's cookie data at any time (this will log you out)
- Block third-party cookies — Block cookies from third-party domains while allowing SocialPulse cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings or preferences menu. Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
5. Do Not Track
SocialPulse respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or behavioral profiling.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.