Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 31, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Sidekek uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve your experience
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session cookies: Maintain your login state
- Security cookies: Protect against CSRF attacks
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
- Theme preferences: Remember light/dark mode selection
- Language settings: Store your language preference
- User interface choices: Remember how you prefer to view content
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our service:
- Pages visited
- Features used
- Error tracking
- Performance monitoring
4. Cookie Details
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Session | Essential |
csrf_token | Security - prevents CSRF attacks | Session | Essential |
theme | Stores theme preference | 1 year | Functional |
remember_me | Keeps user logged in | 30 days | Functional |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Analytics providers: To help us understand usage patterns
- Content delivery networks: To serve content efficiently
- Security services: To protect against attacks
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
- Accept cookies from specific websites only
6.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies:
- You may need to sign in each time you visit
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
7. Do Not Track
Sidekek respects Do Not Track signals. When we detect a DNT signal, we do not track your browsing behavior for analytics purposes.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@sidekek.com
Address: Sidekek, Inc.
[Address will be added]