Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Lochrono uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our Service. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (also called web beacons). This policy refers to all such technologies collectively as "cookies".

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your Lochrono account
• Remember your preferences (such as your timezone)
• Understand how you use the Service so we can improve it
• Protect the security of your account and the Service
• Ensure the Service functions correctly

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your preferences. Examples include:

• Session cookie: maintains your authenticated session so you remain logged in as you navigate between pages
• CSRF token: protects against cross-site request forgery attacks

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or third-party providers. Examples include:

• Timezone preference: stores your timezone setting to display dates and times correctly
• UI preferences: remembers settings like display theme or language

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the Service. We use privacy-respecting analytics tools that do not track you across other websites. Examples include:

• Page view counts and navigation paths
• Feature usage metrics
• Error and performance monitoring

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the relevant third party's privacy policy. Third parties whose services may set cookies include:

• Payment processors: for secure payment handling
• Infrastructure providers: for content delivery and performance

We aim to minimise the use of third-party cookies and only include them where necessary for the Service to function.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Visit your browser's help section for instructions. Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service, including staying logged in.
• Opt-out tools: some analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. Where applicable, links to these tools will be provided in the relevant section above.

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to function. If you delete all cookies, you will need to log in again on your next visit.

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 other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the effective date above. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

[email protected]