Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 10, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Apolone ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and applications. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various reasons:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and account authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
3.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our website works.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Here is a list of the main cookies we use and what we use them for:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session | Essential | Maintains your session state | Session |
| auth_token | Essential | Authenticates logged-in users | 30 days |
| language_preference | Preference | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions | 3 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Stripe
- Intercom
- Hotjar
6. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you.
Here's how you can manage cookies in different browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent to set cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, only essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
8. 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 of this policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@apolone.com
Address: 123 Music Avenue, Suite 456, Nashville, TN 37203