Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Coland.cloud ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at coland.cloud and related services.

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 to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Google Analytics

• We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website
• Data is anonymized and aggregated
• No personally identifiable information is collected
• You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

• We use CDNs to deliver fonts, scripts, and other assets efficiently
• These may set performance-related cookies
• No personal data is shared with CDN providers

5. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications (including PawCoach) use different tracking technologies than web cookies:

Mobile App Analytics

• App usage analytics (anonymized)
• Crash reporting for app stability
• Performance monitoring
• Feature usage statistics

Mobile Identifiers

• Device identifiers for app functionality
• Push notification tokens
• Installation and update tracking

Mobile app data collection is governed by our Privacy Policy and can be controlled through your device settings.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (though this may break website functionality)
• Set preferences for third-party cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opting Out of Analytics

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use "Do Not Track" browser settings (where supported)
• Use privacy-focused browsers or extensions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

Essential Cookie Impacts

• Contact forms may not work correctly
• Security features may be compromised
• Session management may fail
• You may need to re-enter information repeatedly

Performance Cookie Impacts

• We cannot analyze website performance
• User experience improvements may be delayed
• Error tracking and resolution may be affected

Functional Cookie Impacts

• Language and theme preferences will not be saved
• Personalization features will not work
• You may need to reconfigure settings each visit

8. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookies and the information they contain:

• Secure Flags: Sensitive cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS
• HttpOnly Flags: Security cookies cannot be accessed by client-side scripts
• SameSite Attributes: Protection against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Encryption: Sensitive cookie data is encrypted
• Regular Cleanup: Expired cookies are automatically removed

9. International Users

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have specific rights regarding cookies:

• Right to be informed about cookie usage
• Right to consent to non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access and delete cookie data

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights regarding tracking technologies:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify users of material changes through website notices
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes

11. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - Legal terms governing use of our services

12. Contact Us