Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website or use our Services. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device identifiers (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and infrastructure operations
• Remembering your privacy preferences

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our Services by collecting anonymous information about your visit:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Features used and workflows created
• Error messages encountered
• Navigation patterns and user flows

We use tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, and Amplitude for analytics purposes.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:

• Your preferred language and timezone
• Display preferences and theme settings
• Form field auto-fill information
• Video player settings

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Showing you relevant Autodash ads on other websites
• Limiting the number of times you see an ad
• Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Understanding which ads lead to sign-ups

We work with advertising partners including Google Ads, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

2.5 Third-Party Cookies

Cookies from third-party services integrated into our platform:

• Customer support chat widgets (Intercom, Zendesk)
• Social media plugins and sharing buttons
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Embedded content from third parties

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies used on Autodash:

Essential Cookies

• session_id - Maintains your logged-in session (Session)
• csrf_token - Protects against CSRF attacks (Session)
• auth_token - Authentication verification (30 days)
• cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences (1 year)

Analytics Cookies

• _ga - Google Analytics unique user identifier (2 years)
• _gid - Google Analytics session identifier (24 hours)
• mp_XXXXX - Mixpanel analytics tracking (1 year)
• amplitude_XXXXX - Amplitude user analytics (5 years)

Marketing Cookies

• _fbp - Facebook advertising pixel (3 months)
• li_fat_id - LinkedIn conversion tracking (3 months)
• ads/ga_audiences - Google Ads remarketing (540 days)
• IDE - DoubleClick advertising (1 year)

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by Autodash directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or cookies from specific domains
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

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 → Manage and delete cookies

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry opt-out tools:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
• Network Advertising Initiative

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies, some features of our Services may not function properly:

• You may not be able to log in or maintain a session
• Personalized settings will not be saved
• Some pages or features may not load correctly
• You may see less relevant advertisements

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: