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. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
How We Use Cookies
Uvance uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content and features
- Analyze platform performance and usage
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the Platform to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and authentication | Session | Until browser closes |
| auth_token | Secures user authentication | Persistent | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | Until browser closes |
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our Platform works.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | Persistent | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | Persistent | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate for analytics | Persistent | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| platform_usage | Tracks platform usage patterns | Persistent | 1 year | Uvance |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Remembers your language preference | Persistent | 1 year |
| theme_pref | Remembers your theme preference | Persistent | 1 year |
| user_preferences | Stores your platform preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Platform by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. These cookies are optional and require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Advertising Cookie] | Used for advertising and retargeting | Persistent | [Duration] | [Provider Name] |
| [Social Media Cookie] | Enables social media sharing features | Persistent | [Duration] | [Provider Name] |
Note: Specific advertising cookies will be listed here when implemented. Currently, we may use advertising cookies from third-party providers, and you can manage these through your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Platform, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party cookies may include:
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services to understand how users interact with our Platform
- Payment Processors: Cookies from payment service providers to process transactions securely
- Social Media: Cookies from social media platforms when you interact with social features
- Advertising Networks: Cookies from advertising partners to deliver relevant ads
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use cookies.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the Platform.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Platform.
You can manage cookies through:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Platform Settings: Some cookie preferences can be managed through your account settings on the Platform.
- Third-Party Tools: Various tools are available to help you manage cookies, such as browser extensions and privacy tools.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Platform may not function properly. You may not be able to:
- Stay logged in to your account
- Access certain features that require authentication
- Save your preferences and settings
- Use certain interactive features
- Receive personalized content and recommendations
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@uvance.io
Address: 123 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States