Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-23
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Session Management: We use session cookies to keep you logged in while you navigate through our site. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Security: Cookies help us protect your account and prevent unauthorized access.
- User Preferences: We store your language preference and theme settings (light/dark mode).
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make:
- Remember Me: If you choose to stay logged in, we store a secure token to automatically authenticate you on return visits.
- Display Settings: Your preferred layout and display options are saved for convenience.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Page Views: We track which pages are visited to improve our content.
- Geographic Data: We collect anonymized location data (country level) to understand our audience distribution.
- Usage Patterns: We analyze how users navigate through our site to optimize the user experience.
3. Cookies We Set
The following cookies are set by our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier for user authentication and state management | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| app_theme | Stores your preferred theme (light or dark mode) | 1 year |
| app_lang | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year |
| remember_token | Keeps you logged in if you select "Remember Me" | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): To deliver static assets like fonts and icons efficiently.
- Embedded Content: If you view embedded videos or other third-party content, those providers may set cookies.
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- You may need to log in every time you visit
- Your preferences may not be remembered
- Some features may not function properly
6. Data Storage and Security
Cookie data is stored securely and we implement appropriate measures to protect this information. Session cookies are encrypted and transmitted over secure connections (HTTPS) when available.
7. Updates to This 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 encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@readpublic.org