Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2024

Table of Contents

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 provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

SyncAuction uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Form submission functionality
Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session management Session
csrf_token Security - form protection Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - visitor tracking 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - visitor distinction 24 hours

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

  • Remembering your language preferences
  • Remembering your login details
  • Customizing the website experience

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
  • Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies or specific types
  • Set preferences for certain websites
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

For more information on managing cookies in popular browsers:

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or reject cookies:

  • Some features of our website may not function properly
  • You may not be able to access secure areas of the website
  • Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
  • The website experience may be degraded

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

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 post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

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

SyncAuction

Email: privacy@syncauction.com