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Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 3, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Askalot uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites and use our services.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

We use the term "cookies" broadly to include:

  • Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser's local storage
  • Session Storage: Data stored temporarily during your browser session
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track page views and interactions

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot use core features.

Cookie Purpose Duration
askalot_token Authentication session 24 hours
csrf_token Security protection Session
tenant_id Tenant identification Session

You cannot disable essential cookies as they are required for the service to work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie Purpose Duration
theme Light/dark mode preference 1 year
language Language preference 1 year
sidebar_state UI layout preference 30 days

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform so we can improve it.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics visitor ID 2 years
_gid Google Analytics session ID 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics rate limiting 1 minute

We use analytics data in aggregate form and do not use it to identify individual users.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us monitor and improve platform performance.

Cookie Purpose Duration
perf_timing Page load performance Session
error_log Error tracking 7 days

Cookies on Survey Pages

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies on survey-taking pages.

When respondents complete surveys, only essential cookies required for survey functionality are used:

  • Session management
  • Progress tracking
  • Response validation

Survey creators cannot add third-party tracking cookies to surveys.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

Authentication Providers

When using social login (Google, Microsoft), these providers may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies:

Analytics Services

We use Google Analytics to understand platform usage:

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

You can manage non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Preferences in the footer of our website.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cannot use the platform
Functional Preferences won't be saved
Analytics No impact on functionality
Performance No impact on functionality

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we honor cookie preferences set through our cookie consent mechanism.

Cookies and Mobile Apps

If we offer mobile applications, they may use similar technologies:

  • Device identifiers for authentication
  • Local storage for offline functionality
  • Analytics SDKs for usage understanding

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date
  • Post the revised policy on our website
  • Notify you of significant changes

Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies: