Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience
Last updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
IndexFox uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in - Remember your authentication status
- Remember your preferences - Store your settings and preferences
- Improve security - Protect against fraud and abuse
- Analyze usage - Understand how our service is used
- Provide functionality - Enable core features of our service
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication cookies - Keep you logged in to your account
- Security cookies - Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session cookies - Maintain your session state
- Load balancing cookies - Ensure proper service delivery
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization but are not essential.
- Preference cookies - Remember your settings and preferences
- Language cookies - Remember your language preference
- Theme cookies - Remember your display preferences
- Feature cookies - Enable optional features you've activated
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Usage analytics - Track how you use our service
- Performance monitoring - Monitor service performance
- Error tracking - Identify and fix technical issues
- A/B testing - Test improvements to our service
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Authentication Providers
- Google OAuth - When you sign in with Google
- Apple Sign-In - When you sign in with Apple (if enabled)
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics - Website usage analytics (if enabled)
- Error tracking services - For monitoring service reliability
Support Services
- Customer support chat - If you use our chat support
- Help desk services - For support ticket management
Cookie Details
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
auth_token | Authentication token | 7 days |
csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
session_id | Session management | Session |
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies - Prevent all cookies from being set
- Block third-party cookies - Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies - Remove cookies already stored
- Get notifications - Be notified when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → 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 disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to sign in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable
- The service may not function as expected
Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other storage technologies:
- Local Storage - Store data locally in your browser
- Session Storage - Temporary storage for the current session
- IndexedDB - Local database for offline functionality
- Web Beacons - Small images for analytics
Mobile Applications
If you use our mobile applications, we may use similar technologies:
- Device identifiers - Unique identifiers for your device
- App preferences - Settings stored locally on your device
- Push tokens - For sending push notifications
- Analytics SDKs - For app usage analytics
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 will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]