Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 16, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Civitas Protocol uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

2. How We Use Cookies

Civitas Protocol uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential functionality: To enable core features of our Service
  • Performance and analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Security: To help protect your account and prevent fraud
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

  • Session management
  • Authentication tokens
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, helping us improve its performance.

  • Page load times
  • Error rates
  • Usage patterns
  • Feature adoption

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features.

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • User interface preferences
  • Recently viewed items

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Google Analytics
  • Custom analytics
  • Heatmap tracking
  • User journey analysis

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for information.

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Social media platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Customer support tools

5. Cookie Management

You have control over the cookies stored on your device:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies individually or in bulk
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Our Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that some features of our Service may not function properly:

  • You may need to log in every time you visit
  • Your preferences won't be remembered
  • Some features may be unavailable
  • The user experience may be degraded

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

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

  • Local Storage: For storing larger amounts of data
  • Session Storage: For temporary data during your session
  • IndexedDB: For complex data structures
  • Web SQL: For structured data queries

8. Do Not Track Signals

Our Service currently does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, you can still manage your cookie preferences through our cookie settings or your browser settings.

9. Updates to This 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 material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

10. Contact Us

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

Cookie Details

Cookie NameTypeDurationPurpose
_civitas_sessionEssentialSessionMaintains user session state
_civitas_authEssential7 daysAuthentication token
_civitas_prefsFunctional1 yearUser preferences and settings
_civitas_analyticsAnalytics2 yearsAnalytics tracking
_gaAnalytics2 yearsGoogle Analytics tracking
_civitas_themeFunctional1 yearTheme preference (light/dark)

Your Consent

By using our Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.