Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are, how Popsense Inc ("we," "us," or "our") uses them on our website and through our services, and the choices you have regarding them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website or use an online service. They are widely used to make websites and services work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies, including:

• Pixels / Web Beacons: Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how you interact with our website or communications.
• Local Storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to save data locally on your device.
• Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session that is deleted when you close your browser.

For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies collectively as "cookies" in this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, session management, and accessibility. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting website performance.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings (such as language, region, or theme) to provide a more personalized experience on return visits.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us identify which pages are most and least popular, measure site traffic patterns, and improve the overall user experience.
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our website to help us optimize loading times, identify errors, and understand which features are most used.

3. Cookie Table

The following table describes the specific cookies we use, their purpose, and duration:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Category
_session_id	Maintains your logged-in session state and authentication across page requests	Session	Necessary
_csrf_token	Security token to protect against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Necessary
auth_token	Persistent login token so you don't need to re-authenticate on each visit	30 days	Necessary
user_prefs	Stores your display preferences (theme, language, timezone)	1 year	Functional
consent_timestamp	Records when you accepted our cookie and privacy policies	2 years	Functional
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users and tracks session behavior	2 years	Analytical
_gid	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users within a 24-hour window	24 hours	Analytical
_gat_UA-xxxxxxxx	Google Analytics — throttles request rate to reduce server load	1 minute	Analytical

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to ours. Data collected by Google Analytics is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Content Delivery Networks: We may use CDNs to improve website performance, which may set functional cookies to ensure optimal routing and delivery of content.

We do not use advertising cookies or marketing tracking pixels from third-party advertising networks on our website at this time.

5. Your Choices & Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or allow cookies only from specific websites. Instructions for popular browsers:
  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
• Opt-Out Links: Where available, we provide opt-out links for third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out add-on).
• Mobile Devices: On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's privacy settings.

Please note that blocking or deleting necessary cookies may impair the functionality of our website, prevent you from logging in, or cause other features to stop working correctly.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and take reasonable steps to notify you of the change.

7. Contact Us

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

Popsense Inc
Attn: Michael JBell, President
161wy Coastal Highway
Lewes, Delaware, USA
Email: yunmuzhou94@gmail.com