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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 7, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to use the site and provide a better experience.

How We Use Cookies

ModelPilot uses cookies for two main purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__sessionMaintains your login sessionSession
__csrfProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
modelpilot_cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service delivery)

2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 years
_gidDistinguishes unique users24 hours
_gatThrottles request rate1 minute

Provider: Google Analytics
Legal Basis: Consent
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

What We Don't Use

We do NOT use:

  • ❌ Advertising/marketing cookies
  • ❌ Social media tracking cookies
  • ❌ Third-party tracking for remarketing
  • ❌ Fingerprinting or device identification beyond standard cookies

Your Choices

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies you accept:

  1. Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit, you'll see a banner where you can:
    • Accept all cookies
    • Accept essential cookies only
    • Customize your preferences
  2. Cookie Settings: Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer to change your preferences anytime
  3. Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to:
    • Block all cookies
    • Block third-party cookies only
    • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Popular Browser Cookie Settings

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Do Not Track

We honor "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals:

  • If DNT is enabled, we automatically disable analytics cookies
  • Essential cookies remain active for core functionality

Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for the specified duration or until you delete them

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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Last reviewed: November 7, 2025