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.
This Cookie Policy explains how EPIFANI (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve platform performance and user experience
- Ensure platform security
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Authentication and session management | Session |
| csrf | Security token for form submissions | Session |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferences | Store user preferences and settings | 1 year |
| map_position | Remember your map view and location | 30 days |
| splash_shown | Track if splash screen has been shown | Session |
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Anonymous Analytics | Usage statistics and performance monitoring | 2 years |
We anonymize IP addresses and do not track personal information through analytics.
Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Mapbox
Our map functionality is provided by Mapbox. Mapbox may set cookies to deliver map tiles and enhance performance. For more information, see Mapbox's Privacy Policy.
Authentication Provider
We use NextAuth.js for secure authentication. This service uses essential cookies to maintain your login session.
Local Storage and Session Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
- Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
- Local Storage: Persistent storage for preferences and settings
These technologies help improve your experience by remembering your preferences and reducing load times.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our platform. Some features may not function properly without cookies, particularly:
- Staying signed in to your account
- Saving your preferences
- Using certain interactive features
UK PECR Compliance
We comply with the UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements, but we seek your consent for optional cookies where required.
Updates to This 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 updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hello@epifani.now