Cookie Use Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Appentic uses these technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.
2. Types of Cookies
2.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for the platform to function.
2.2 Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences across sessions.
2.3 First-Party Cookies
Cookies set directly by Appentic to enable platform functionality and remember your preferences.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by external services we use (like Google and GitHub for authentication, and Stripe for payments).
3. Cookies We Use
Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
Essential Cookies
Session Management: Maintain your logged-in state as you navigate between pages. Duration: session. Data: encrypted session identifier.
CSRF Protection: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Duration: session or until the token expires. Data: random security token.
Authentication: Verify your identity and authorisation level. Duration: typically 24 hours or until you log out. Data: encrypted authentication tokens.
Functional Cookies
User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences. Duration: typically 30-90 days. Data: non-personal preference settings.
UI State: Remember interface states (e.g., cookie consent acceptance). Duration: typically 30 days. Data: interface state flags.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
Usage Analytics: Track general usage patterns (pages visited, features used, error rates). Duration: typically 90 days. Data: anonymised usage statistics.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Google OAuth: Google LLC. Used to authenticate your Google account when signing in.
GitHub OAuth: GitHub, Inc. Used to authenticate your GitHub account and connect repositories.
Stripe: Stripe, Inc. Used to process payments securely.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of Appentic, including logging in and accessing your account.
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use Appentic. You will be unable to log in, maintain your session, or access protected features.
Disabling functional or analytics cookies will reduce your experience quality (e.g., preferences won't be saved) but won't prevent you from using the platform.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. As there is no industry consensus on what DNT means, Appentic does not currently respond to DNT signals. Analytics cookies are used for essential platform improvements, and this data is anonymised.
6. Your Consent
By using Appentic, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the platform to function. These are exempt from consent requirements under UK law because they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.
For non-essential cookies, your continued use of Appentic after being informed of their use constitutes implied consent.
7. More Information
For more details about cookies in general, visit AllAboutCookies.org. See also our Privacy Policy for additional details on how we handle your data.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact support.
Last Updated: April 2026