1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
CertiFly.app uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Analyze how you use our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Provide personalized content
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication.
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session cookies: Maintain your session while using the service
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of the website and provide a more personalized experience.
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- Template cookies: Save your certificate template preferences
- UI cookies: Remember your interface preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Performance cookies: Monitor page load times and errors
- Usage cookies: Analyze user behavior and preferences
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Firebase: Authentication and real-time database
- Google Fonts: Font loading and optimization
- Font Awesome: Icon loading and caching
4. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while using the service.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They include:
- Authentication cookies: 30 days
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set up notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific cookie types:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to sign in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some personalized features may not work
- Website performance may be affected
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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
9. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our: