Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how AtlasLinq ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (atlaslinq.com) and mobile application. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using our website and accepting cookies through our consent banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie preferences link in our footer, or from section 6 below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

We also use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Browser storage that persists until explicitly cleared, used to remember your preferences
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab
• Pixels/Beacons: Small images that help us understand how you interact with our content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into the following types:

3.1 Necessary (Always Active)

These are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these, as the website would not work without them.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

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.

Analytics cookies are only set after you give your consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw consent at any time.

3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, display settings, and form data. We do not currently set any functional cookies, but may introduce them in the future as we add features like theme preferences and language selection. If we do, this section will be updated accordingly.

3.4 Advertising Cookies (Optional)

We show advertising on a limited number of pages: blog articles and public card pages on the free tier. Advertising is served by Google AdSense, which may set cookies to measure ad performance and, where you allow it, to personalize the ads you see.

This category is off by default. Declining it does not remove ads; it means they are not personalized and no advertising identifiers are stored. Paid plans do not show ads on card pages within their monthly view allowance. Google's own explanation of the data it processes for partner sites is available in its partner sites policy.

We implement Google Consent Mode v2. Until you make a choice, advertising storage, ad personalization, ad user data, analytics storage, and functionality storage are all set to denied.

4. Mobile Application

Our mobile application does not use cookies in the traditional sense. However, we use similar technologies for analytics and functionality:

• Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data to help us improve the app. You can disable this in Settings → Privacy & Security → Analytics.
• Firebase Crashlytics: Collects crash reports and error logs to help us fix bugs. You can disable this in Settings → Privacy & Security → Crash Reporting.
• SharedPreferences/UserDefaults: Local storage used to save your preferences, profiles, and app state. This data stays on your device.

For more details on how we handle data in our mobile app, please see our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, and crash reporting.
  Google Privacy Policy
• Vercel: Website hosting and content delivery.
  Vercel Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense: Advertising on blog articles and public card pages on the free tier.
  How Google uses data from partner sites

We do not control cookies set by third parties. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies. The full list of services that process data on our behalf is at Subprocessors.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Enable every optional category, including analytics and advertising
• Necessary Only: Enable only what is essential for the website to work
• Customize: Choose exactly which categories you want to allow

You can change your choices at any time: open your cookie preferences. Your choices are stored in your browser's local storage, so clearing site data for this website also resets them.

6.2 Through Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work as expected.

6.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal to websites. While there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to this signal, we respect your privacy preferences. If you have enabled Do Not Track, we will not set analytics cookies unless you explicitly consent.

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest - these cookies are essential for the website to function
• Analytics Cookies: Consent - we only set these after you give explicit consent
• Functional Cookies: Consent - we only set these after you give explicit consent

Under GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Under India's DPDP Act 2023, we provide clear notice and obtain consent for data processing activities.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Show the cookie consent banner again so you can review and update your preferences

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: