Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 4, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Sederly uses cookies to enhance your experience, provide personalized content, and analyze how our service is used. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use and why.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
laravel_session |
Maintains your login session and application state | Session (expires when browser closes) |
XSRF-TOKEN |
Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
remember_token |
Remembers your login when "Remember Me" is selected | 30 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user_preferences |
Stores your dashboard layout and display preferences | 1 year |
theme_mode |
Remembers your light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
language_preference |
Stores your selected language | 1 year |
sidebar_state |
Remembers if sidebar is collapsed or expanded | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our service:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics - session and campaign data | 2 years |
usage_analytics |
Internal analytics for feature usage tracking | 1 year |
2.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor and improve service performance:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
performance_metrics |
Tracks page load times and system performance | 30 days |
error_tracking |
Helps identify and fix technical issues | 7 days |
2.5 Affiliate Tracking Cookies
These cookies are used for our affiliate program:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
affiliate_ref |
Tracks referrals from affiliate partners | 30 days |
conversion_tracking |
Measures affiliate conversion rates | 90 days |
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Authentication and Security
- Maintain your login session across page visits
- Protect against unauthorized access and security threats
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Enable secure multi-factor authentication
3.2 Functionality and Personalization
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Customize your dashboard layout and appearance
- Maintain your selected language and timezone
- Store your role-based access permissions
3.3 Analytics and Improvement
- Understand how you use our platform
- Identify popular features and usage patterns
- Measure the effectiveness of new features
- Optimize performance and user experience
3.4 Business Operations
- Track affiliate referrals and commissions
- Monitor subscription usage and billing
- Generate business reports and analytics
- Support customer service and technical support
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Payment Processors
Our payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal) may set cookies during the checkout process to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.
4.3 Customer Support
Our customer support tools may use cookies to provide better assistance and track support interactions.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for accepting cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security
- Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy
5.3 Platform Cookie Settings
When logged into Sederly, you can manage certain cookie preferences through your account settings:
- Analytics and tracking preferences
- Performance monitoring settings
- Marketing and communication preferences
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience:
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform. These cookies are necessary for basic functionality.
Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies means your preferences won't be saved, and you'll need to reconfigure settings each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies won't affect functionality but will prevent us from understanding how to improve the service.
7. Mobile Applications
If we provide mobile applications, they may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:
- Local Storage: To store preferences and session data
- Device Identifiers: For analytics and security purposes
- Push Notification Tokens: To send relevant notifications
You can manage these through your device's privacy settings.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Displaying notices in the platform
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Sederly Solutions
Email: privacy@sederly.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@sederly.com
Support: Contact Form