1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

DBPulse uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us improve our website by collecting information about usage:

• Page visit statistics
• User interaction data
• Error reporting

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

• Language preferences
• Display settings
• Form data

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer Support Tools: For providing customer service
• Security Services: For protecting against fraud and abuse

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Preference Cookies: May persist for up to 1 year

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Login functionality may be impaired
• Preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• We may not be able to provide personalized content

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: