Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember information about you and improve your experience. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until expiration).
2. Cookies We Use
vertex-theme
- Type: Persistent
- Expires: 1 year
- Purpose: Stores your theme preference (light or dark mode). Remembers your display mode preference so the site loads with your chosen theme.
3. CloudFlare Cookies
CloudFlare, our content delivery and security provider, sets the following cookies:
__cfduid
- Type: Persistent
- Expires: 1 year
- Purpose: CloudFlare's security cookie used to identify trusted clients.
__cf_bm
- Type: Session
- Expires: 30 minutes
- Purpose: Used for rate limiting and bot management.
cf_clearance
- Type: Persistent
- Expires: 1 year
- Purpose: Indicates you've passed CloudFlare's security checks.
For more information about CloudFlare cookies, visit https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us/articles/200170156
4. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
All cookies we currently use are essential for site functionality and user preferences. They do not track behavior for marketing purposes. We do not currently use non-essential tracking or marketing cookies.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services that set cookies on our site. If we add such services in the future, we will update this policy and seek consent where required.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data
Disabling the "vertex-theme" cookie means the site will load with your system's default theme preference. Disabling CloudFlare cookies may block access to the site or cause security issues.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Our site currently does not respond to DNT signals, as we do not engage in tracking for marketing or behavioral analysis.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the site.
9. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].