Effective date: [EFFECTIVE_DATE]
This Cookies Policy explains how [SITE_NAME] ([DOMAIN]) uses cookies and similar technologies.
1) What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember your session, preferences, and security settings.
2) Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep you signed in and maintain your session
- protect the Site and help prevent fraud and abuse
- remember basic preferences (where enabled)
- measure performance and improve the Site (only if analytics is enabled)
3) Types of cookies we use
A) Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the Site to function and cannot be turned off in our systems. Examples include:
- session cookies for login
- security cookies
- cookies needed to submit forms or publish listings
B) Functional cookies
These help the Site remember preferences and settings, such as:
- language or display preferences (if enabled)
- other basic UI preferences
C) Analytics cookies (optional)
If we enable analytics, we may use cookies to understand traffic and usage patterns, such as:
- which pages are visited
- how users navigate
- basic performance metrics
4) Third-party cookies
The Site may use third-party services for security, spam prevention, embedded media, or analytics (if enabled). Those providers may set their own cookies under their policies.
5) How to control cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- block or delete cookies
- set your browser to notify you before cookies are placed
If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site may not work correctly (including login, posting, and messaging).
6) Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. The effective date above will change when updates are posted.
7) Contact
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