Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware. They are simply data files that store information about your visit. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which function in comparable ways and are also covered by this policy.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies: Set directly by Core Pulse.
Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers).

2. Why We Use Cookies

Core Pulse uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

To ensure the Platform functions correctly and securely
To remember your preferences, such as language selection and theme settings
To keep you signed in to your account across sessions
To understand how users interact with our Platform and improve our services
To measure the effectiveness of our features and content
To detect and prevent fraud and security threats

We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising or sell your data to advertisers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest — these cookies are necessary for the operation of our services.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or whether you have accepted cookies) and provide enhanced, personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Legal basis: Consent — you can opt out of these cookies without affecting core functionality.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Core Pulse by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources, identify which pages are most popular, and see how users navigate the Platform. This information helps us improve the Platform's performance and user experience.

Legal basis: Consent — you can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.

3.4 Security Cookies

These cookies help us detect and prevent security threats, including fraudulent activity and unauthorised access attempts. They are part of our security infrastructure and cannot be disabled.

4. Specific Cookies on Core Pulse

The following table describes the specific cookies used on the Core Pulse platform:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Required
`cp_session`	Strictly Necessary	Maintains your authenticated session	Session	Required
`cp_auth_token`	Strictly Necessary	Secure authentication token for registered users	30 days	Required
`cp_csrf`	Security	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Required
`cp_cookies_accepted`	Functional	Stores your cookie consent preference	1 year	Required
`cp_lang`	Functional	Remembers your selected language preference	1 year	Optional
`cp_theme`	Functional	Stores your display theme preference	1 year	Optional
`_cp_analytics`	Analytics	Tracks anonymised page views and user interactions	90 days	Optional
`_cp_perf`	Analytics	Measures page load times and performance metrics	30 days	Optional

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on Core Pulse are set by third-party services that we use to enhance the Platform. These include:

Google Fonts: Used to load our typography. Google may set performance cookies. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Authentication Providers (Google, GitHub): If you choose to sign in using a third-party service, that provider may set cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Analytics Services: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools that collect anonymised, aggregated data only.

We carefully vet all third-party services and only work with providers who meet our data protection standards. We do not use advertising networks or tracking pixels for marketing purposes.

6. How to Control and Disable Cookies

You have several options for controlling cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

View cookies currently stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all third-party cookies
Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

6.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit Core Pulse, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or decline optional cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or contacting us.

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of Core Pulse:

Disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using the Platform
Disabling functional cookies means your preferences (language, theme) will not be saved between visits
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your use of the Platform but will limit our ability to improve it

7. Cookie Consent

In accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can provide or withdraw consent through our cookie banner.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar requirements, we will not place optional cookies without your explicit consent.

Your consent preferences are stored locally on your device and are not linked to your account. If you clear your browser data, you will be asked for consent again on your next visit.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify registered users by email.

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:

Email: privacy@core-pulse.io
Website: core-pulse.io

For general enquiries about our privacy practices, please also refer to our Privacy Policy.

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