Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

This Cookie Policy explains how StaqTools ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at staqtools.com (the "Service").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used
• To improve your user experience
• To provide personalized content
• To maintain your login session

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Data collected: Pages viewed, time on site, bounce rate, traffic sources
• Retention period: Up to 26 months
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

4.2 Authentication Services

We may use third-party authentication services (such as Google, GitHub, or other OAuth providers) which may set their own cookies when you use these login options.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

• Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, and blocking them may prevent you from using certain features.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other storage technologies such as:

• Local Storage: To store user preferences and settings
• Session Storage: To maintain temporary data during your session
• IndexedDB: For more complex data storage needs

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance
• Your Online Choices