Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 16, 2025
Last Updated: August 16, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and helping us understand how you use our platform.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in securely
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Session Management: Maintain your session throughout your visit
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal platform performance
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:
- Preferences: Remember your settings, language, and customizations
- Form Data: Save partially completed forms to prevent data loss
- Interface Settings: Remember your preferred layout and display options
- Accessibility: Store accessibility preferences for better usability
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We use these cookies to understand how users interact with our platform:
- Usage Analytics: Track page views, popular features, and user flows
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- A/B Testing: Test different features to improve user experience
- Error Tracking: Monitor and resolve platform errors
Analytics Provider: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us show you relevant content and measure marketing effectiveness:
- Advertising: Display relevant ads on other websites (if you consent)
- Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Social Media: Enable sharing features and track social media interactions
- Remarketing: Show you relevant content based on your interests
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
- Duration: Deleted when you close your browser
- Purpose: Maintain your session and ensure security during your visit
Persistent Cookies
- Duration: Stored for specific periods, typically 30 days to 2 years
- Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide personalized experiences
Specific Cookie Lifespans
- Authentication Cookies: 30 days (or until logout)
- Preference Cookies: 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Marketing Cookies: 30-90 days (varies by purpose)
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data Collected: Page views, session duration, user demographics (anonymized)
- Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Microsoft Azure
- Purpose: Platform hosting and performance monitoring
- Data Collected: Technical performance data
- Privacy Policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement
Social Media Platforms
- Purpose: Social sharing and login features (when used)
- Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook (as applicable)
- Data Collected: Social interactions and profile information (with consent)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
- Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Manage exceptions for specific sites
Firefox
- Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Select your cookie preferences
- Manage individual website permissions
Safari
- Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Choose your blocking level
- Manage website data
Edge
- Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
- Configure tracking prevention
- Manage site permissions
Platform Cookie Settings
We provide granular cookie controls within our platform:
- Login to your account
- Go to Privacy Settings
- Select Cookie Preferences
- Choose your preferences for each category
- Save your settings
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific tracking:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Cookies: Your Online Choices
- All Optional Cookies: Use our platform cookie settings
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent proper platform functionality:
- You cannot stay logged in
- Security features may not work
- Some features may become unavailable
Optional Cookies
Disabling optional cookies may affect your experience:
- Functional: You’ll need to reset preferences each visit
- Analytics: We can’t improve the platform based on usage data
- Marketing: You may see less relevant content and advertisements
Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile applications use similar technologies:
Device Identifiers
- Purpose: Analytics and crash reporting
- Control: Managed through device privacy settings
App Analytics
- Purpose: Understand app usage and improve features
- Control: Can be disabled in app settings
Push Notifications
- Purpose: Service updates and relevant notifications
- Control: Managed through device notification settings
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. Our platform is designed for business professionals and we do not use cookies to track children.
Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We’ll notify you of significant changes through:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated “last modified” date on this policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy:
Email: privacy@rhythmof.business
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Response Time: We respond within 48 hours
For technical support with cookie settings: Email: support@rhythmof.business
International Considerations
European Union (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies and provide clear information about data processing.
California (CCPA)
California residents can request information about data collected through cookies and opt out of data sales (we don’t sell personal information).
Canada (PIPEDA)
We comply with Canadian privacy laws regarding cookie usage and data collection.
Useful Resources
- Understanding Cookies (About Cookies)
- Your Online Choices (Cookie Opt-Out)
- Google Privacy & Terms
- Microsoft Privacy Statement
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