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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

DARTNODE COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Revised: January 22, 2025

TL;DR - Key Points in Plain English

  • What Are Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help websites work properly and remember your preferences.
  • Essential Cookies: Required for login, security, and basic site functionality. You can't disable these.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site so we can improve it. You can opt out.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for relevant ads. You can opt out.
  • Your Control: Manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
  • No Tracking Across Sites: We don't sell your data to advertisers for cross-site tracking.

This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how Snaju Inc., doing business as DartNode ("DartNode," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our websites, applications, and online services (collectively, the "Sites"). This Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.


ARTICLE I - WHAT ARE COOKIES

Section 1.1 - Definition. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Section 1.2 - Types of Cookies by Duration.

  1. Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are essential for navigating our Sites and using their features.
  2. Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. These cookies remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.

Section 1.3 - Types of Cookies by Origin.

  1. First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by DartNode when you visit our Sites.
  2. Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by third parties (such as analytics providers, payment processors, or advertising networks) when you visit our Sites.

ARTICLE II - SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Section 2.1 - Web Beacons. Web beacons (also known as pixel tags, clear GIFs, or tracking pixels) are small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and user engagement.

Section 2.2 - Local Storage. HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not sent to the server with each request and typically has a larger storage capacity.

Section 2.3 - Session Storage. Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.

Section 2.4 - Fingerprinting. Device fingerprinting collects information about your device configuration (browser type, operating system, screen resolution, etc.) to create a unique identifier. We may use fingerprinting for fraud prevention purposes.


ARTICLE III - CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE

Section 3.1 - Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are essential for the operation of our Sites. They enable core functionality such as:

  1. User authentication and session management;
  2. Security features (CSRF protection, fraud prevention);
  3. Load balancing and server routing;
  4. Shopping cart and checkout functionality;
  5. Remembering cookie consent preferences.

YOU CANNOT OPT OUT OF STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES as they are required for our Sites to function properly.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Session identifier Session
csrf_token Security token for form submissions Session
auth_token Authentication state 30 days
cookie_consent Records cookie preferences 1 year

Section 3.2 - Performance and Analytics Cookies. These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Sites, including:

  1. Pages visited and navigation paths;
  2. Time spent on pages;
  3. Error messages encountered;
  4. Referral sources;
  5. Geographic location (country/region level).

This information helps us improve our Sites' performance and user experience. Data is typically aggregated and anonymized.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours

Section 3.3 - Functionality Cookies. These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience:

  1. Language and region preferences;
  2. Display preferences (dark mode, layout);
  3. Previously viewed products or services;
  4. Form auto-fill data.

Section 3.4 - Targeting and Advertising Cookies. These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

  1. Track ad impressions and clicks;
  2. Measure conversion events;
  3. Limit ad frequency;
  4. Deliver personalized advertising based on interests.

We may share information with advertising partners to serve relevant ads on third-party sites.


ARTICLE IV - THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Section 4.1 - Third-Party Services. We use services from the following third parties that may set cookies on your device:

  1. Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement;
  2. Stripe: Payment processing;
  3. PayPal: Payment processing;
  4. Cloudflare: Security and performance;
  5. Intercom/Crisp: Customer support chat;
  6. Social Media Platforms: Share buttons and embedded content.

Section 4.2 - Third-Party Privacy Policies. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. We encourage you to review these policies:

  1. Google: policies.google.com/privacy
  2. Stripe: stripe.com/privacy
  3. PayPal: paypal.com/privacy
  4. Cloudflare: cloudflare.com/privacy

ARTICLE V - YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

Section 5.1 - Cookie Consent Manager. When you first visit our Sites, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  1. Accept all cookies;
  2. Reject non-essential cookies;
  3. Customize your preferences by category.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Sites.

Section 5.2 - Browser Settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

  1. View cookies stored on your device;
  2. Delete individual or all cookies;
  3. Block cookies from specific sites;
  4. Block all third-party cookies;
  5. Block all cookies (note: this may impair site functionality).

Section 5.3 - Browser-Specific Instructions.

  1. Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  2. Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  3. Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  4. Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Section 5.4 - Opt-Out Tools. You may also opt out of certain cookies using these tools:

  1. Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  2. Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
  3. Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

Section 5.5 - Consequences of Disabling Cookies. If you disable or delete cookies, some features of our Sites may not function properly, including:

  1. Inability to stay logged in;
  2. Loss of saved preferences;
  3. Reduced functionality;
  4. Need to re-enter information on each visit.

ARTICLE VI - DO NOT TRACK

Section 6.1 - DNT Signals. Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Section 6.2 - Our Response. At this time, our Sites do not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in Article V to control tracking on our Sites.


ARTICLE VII - UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

Section 7.1 - Policy Changes. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

Section 7.2 - Notification. We will notify you of material changes by:

  1. Posting the updated Policy on our Sites;
  2. Updating the "Last Revised" date;
  3. Displaying a notice on our Sites where appropriate.

Section 7.3 - Review. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.


ARTICLE VIII - CONTACT INFORMATION

Section 8.1 - Questions. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Snaju Inc. d/b/a DartNode
Privacy: [email protected]
General: [email protected]
Phone: (281) 724-4464


BY CONTINUING TO USE OUR SITES AFTER BEING PRESENTED WITH THE COOKIE CONSENT NOTICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS COOKIE POLICY.