Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Escalet ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and services (collectively, the "Services").
By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device until deleted or expired).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Operations: To enable core functionality and security features
- Authentication: To remember your login status and preferences
- Performance: To analyze how visitors use our Services and improve functionality
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize our Services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| auth_token | Authenticates your identity | 30 days |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Services, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. This helps us improve our Services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores your preferences and settings | 1 year |
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
We currently do not use targeting or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers who may set cookies on your device when you use our Services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring (with IP anonymization enabled)
- Authentication Providers: When you use social login features
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services. We do not have control over these cookies.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Services.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Services, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All Cookies: Consent to all cookie types
- Customize Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to accept
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a prominent notice on our Services
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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