Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Estaro uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which serve similar purposes.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to: (a) enable essential website functionality and security; (b) remember your preferences and settings; (c) authenticate your login session and keep you signed in; (d) analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services; (e) measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns; (f) provide personalized content and recommendations; (g) prevent fraud and ensure security. Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and others are set by third-party services we use (third-party cookies).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies: (a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: essential for the website to function properly, including authentication, security, and basic navigation. These cannot be disabled. (b) Functional Cookies: remember your preferences and settings (language, region, display preferences) to enhance your experience. (c) Analytics Cookies: collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and errors encountered. We use this data to improve our services. (d) Marketing Cookies: track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These are set by third-party advertising partners.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used for authentication and navigation. Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your Estaro account (expires after 30 days of inactivity). Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) to track website usage and performance (expires after 2 years). Preference Cookies: Remember your language and display settings (expires after 1 year). Security Cookies: Prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats (session-based).
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device: (a) Google Analytics: for website analytics and usage tracking; (b) Stripe: for secure payment processing; (c) Vercel: for hosting and content delivery; (d) Resend: for email delivery tracking. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We do not control how they use cookies and recommend reviewing their policies: Google Privacy Policy, Stripe Privacy Policy, Vercel Privacy Policy.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies: (a) Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through settings. Instructions are available in your browser's help section. (b) Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. (c) Cookie Preferences: You can manage optional cookies through our cookie consent banner (available on first visit). (d) Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals as there is no industry standard. Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website.
7. Cookie Lifespan
Cookies have different lifespans: (a) Session Cookies: deleted when you close your browser; (b) Persistent Cookies: remain on your device for a set period (ranging from hours to years) or until you manually delete them. The specific lifespan is detailed in Section 4 for each cookie type.
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data, such as IP addresses or unique identifiers. This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We use cookies to personalize your experience and improve our services, but we do not sell cookie data to third parties. If you are in the EEA, we only set non-essential cookies after obtaining your consent through our cookie banner.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: Email: privacy@estaro.ai. We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.