Cookie Policy - VolaryDDNS

This Cookie Policy explains how VolaryDDNS ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services.

By using or accessing our website, you agree to this Cookie Policy. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and how you use the website. This helps to provide you with a better experience when you browse the website and also allows the website to improve its functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies for various purposes. These cookies fall into the following categories:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Security Cookies

These cookies help us identify and prevent security risks. They may be used to store CSRF tokens and similar security-related information.

Session State Cookies

These cookies store information about your current session, including authentication status and user preferences while you are using the service.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session	Essential	Maintains your authenticated session and login state	30 days
csrf_token	Security	Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks	Session
cookie_consent	Functionality	Stores your acknowledgment of our cookie notice	1 year
user_preferences	Functionality	Remembers your site preferences and settings	1 year

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies that we set on your device directly. They are used for essential features like keeping you logged in and remembering your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies placed by third-party services that we may use, such as analytics providers. VolaryDDNS currently uses minimal third-party cookies for essential integrations only.

5. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

Authentication and security: To identify you when you log in to our service and help ensure the security of your account
Service provision: To make our service work as you would expect, such as remembering your subdomain settings and preferences
Site features and services: To provide functionality that you have requested, such as remembering your chosen settings
Performance and operation: To ensure the proper functioning and operation of our website

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner informing you about our use of essential cookies. Since we only use essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of our service, these cookies will be set on your device.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and accept our use of these essential cookies. Without these cookies, parts of our website may not function correctly.

7. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome

Click the three dots in the top right
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security"
Click "Cookies and other site data"

Firefox

Click the three lines in the top right
Select "Options" or "Preferences"
Click "Privacy & Security"
Scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section

Safari

Click "Safari" in the menu bar
Select "Preferences"
Click the "Privacy" tab
Find the "Cookies and website data" section

Edge

Click the three dots in the top right
Select "Settings"
Click "Cookies and site permissions"
Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"

Important note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Since VolaryDDNS relies on essential cookies to function properly, you may experience limited functionality or be unable to use certain features if you disable these cookies.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: phillip@vtolvr.tech