Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 4, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
At CSOAI, we are committed to transparency about the cookies we use and giving you control over your privacy. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Cookie Categories
We categorize cookies into four types based on their purpose. You can manage your preferences for each category (except Necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function).
Essential cookies that are required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| csoai_session | CSOAI | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session | First-party |
| csoai_csrf | CSOAI | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | First-party |
| csoai_cookie_consent | CSOAI | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| csoai_cookie_preferences | CSOAI | Stores your detailed cookie category preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| plausible_* | Plausible Analytics | Privacy-focused analytics to understand website usage patterns | Session | First-party |
| _sentry_* | Sentry | Error tracking and performance monitoring to improve site reliability | 1 year | Third-party |
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| csoai_theme | CSOAI | Remembers your preferred color theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year | First-party |
| csoai_language | CSOAI | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year | First-party |
| csoai_region | CSOAI | Remembers your selected regulatory region for compliance content | 1 year | First-party |
| csoai_sidebar_state | CSOAI | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 30 days | First-party |
Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No marketing cookies | N/A | CSOAI does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies | N/A | N/A |
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Privacy-focused web analytics that doesn't use cookies by default. We use it to understand how visitors use our website without tracking personal information.
View Plausible Privacy Policy →Error tracking and performance monitoring service that helps us identify and fix issues to improve your experience.
View Sentry Privacy Policy →Payment processing service used for course purchases and subscriptions. Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment security.
View Stripe Privacy Policy →Authentication service used for secure login. Session cookies are set to maintain your authenticated state.
View Manus Privacy Policy →How to Control Cookies
You have several options for controlling cookies:
1. Use Our Cookie Preferences
Click the button below to open our cookie consent banner and adjust your preferences.
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
3. Delete Existing Cookies
You can delete cookies already stored on your device through your browser settings. This will remove your preferences and you may need to log in again.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, we process cookie data based on:
- Legitimate Interest: For necessary cookies required for website functionality
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and marketing cookies where we ask for your permission
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]
Address: CSOAI, United Kingdom
Website: www.csoai.org