Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 03, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Articalo uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your login status
- CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Language settings
- Display preferences
- Notification settings
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and referral information
- Browser and device information
- General geographic location (country/city level)
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality:
- Remembering form data you've entered
- Personalizing content based on your interests
- Storing recently viewed questions
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session management | Session | Essential |
| remember_token | Remember me functionality | 30 days | Essential |
| theme | Theme preference | 1 year | Preference |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | Essential |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Social Media: If you use social login or share buttons
- CDN Services: For content delivery optimization
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@articalo.net
- Contact Page: Contact Us