1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Community Swarm uses cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
- Session management and authentication
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Language and region preferences
- Dashboard customization choices
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage statistics
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
- Advertising attribution
- Retargeting and remarketing
- Social media integration
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cs_session | User authentication session | Session |
| cs_preferences | User preferences storage | 1 year |
| cs_consent | Cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Intercom: Customer support chat
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Opt-Out Links
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the website to work, and disabling them will prevent you from using our services.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Community Swarm
Email: privacy@communityswarm.com