01. 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, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information about how their site is being used.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on the Machicrate platform (machicrate.com), why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy which provides further details on how we handle your personal data.
02. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on the Machicrate platform:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core functionality such as authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. They store choices like your preferred theme, editor layout, and language settings. Disabling these cookies will reset your preferences on each visit.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how users interact with the platform. These cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) collect information about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and general user behavior in aggregate. This data helps us improve the Service by identifying popular features, detecting issues, and understanding usage patterns. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Marketing Cookies
We use Meta (Facebook) Pixel, a tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, track conversions, and build custom audiences for targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. These cookies (such as _fbp and _fbc) may be used to show you relevant advertisements on Meta platforms based on your interactions with our website. You can manage your ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Settings.
Cookie Details
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session after login. | Essential | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions. | Essential | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | Essential | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Remembers your preferred theme (light/dark mode). | Preference | 1 year |
| editor_settings | Stores your plugin editor preferences (grid, zoom, layout). | Preference | 1 year |
| locale | Remembers your preferred language setting. | Preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users and track site usage. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state across page requests. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) Pixel cookie used to identify your browser for ad targeting and conversion tracking. | Marketing | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) Pixel cookie that stores the last Facebook ad click identifier. | Marketing | 3 months |
03. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Machicrate platform are set by third-party services that we use to operate and improve the platform:
- Stripe: Our payment processor may set cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Authentication Providers: If you sign in using a third-party provider (e.g., Discord, Google), they may set their own cookies to manage the authentication flow.
- Google Analytics: Google LLC sets cookies to collect website usage data on our behalf. Google's use of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Meta Platforms, Inc. sets cookies to track conversions and build advertising audiences. Meta's use of this data is governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. The analytics and marketing cookies described above are used solely to improve our Service and measure advertising effectiveness.
04. Managing Your Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies on your device. Here are the ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The method for managing cookies varies by browser — refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.
Disabling or blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of the Machicrate platform. Preference cookies, if blocked, will cause your settings to reset on each visit. We recommend keeping essential and preference cookies enabled for the best experience.
05. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
06. Contact Us
Cookie Inquiries
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@machicrate.com
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