1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting (SoloFrameHub)
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by other services we use (analytics, payments)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use the following categories of cookies on our platform:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies (Always Active) | ||||
| __session | Firebase | Authentication session | Session | Essential |
| __csrf_token | SoloFrameHub | Security protection | Session | Essential |
| _lb | Google Cloud | Load balancing | Session | Essential |
| Functional Cookies | ||||
| user_preferences | SoloFrameHub | Store user preferences (theme, language) | 1 year | Functional |
| remember_me | SoloFrameHub | Keep user logged in | 30 days | Functional |
| course_progress | SoloFrameHub | Remember progress in courses | 1 year | Functional |
| Analytics Cookies | ||||
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute | Analytics |
| Marketing Cookies (if applicable) | ||||
| __stripe_mid | Polar.sh | Fraud prevention | 1 year | Marketing |
| __stripe_sid | Polar.sh | Fraud prevention | 30 minutes | Marketing |
3. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
Impact of Disabling Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Disabling these will prevent you from logging in and using core features
- Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
- Analytics Cookies: No impact on your experience; helps us improve the platform
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- General Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Accept only essential cookies
Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our site, or through your browser settings.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@soloframehub.com