Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

At Patum, we use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

  • cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • session_id: Maintains your session during file uploads
  • csrf_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • _ga: Google Analytics - tracks unique visitors
  • _gid: Google Analytics - tracks session data
  • _gat: Google Analytics - controls request rate

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • theme_preference: Remembers your UI theme choice
  • language_preference: Stores your language preference
  • upload_history: Temporarily stores recent upload information

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you signed in and secure
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
  • Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve it
  • Security: To protect against fraud and abuse
  • Performance: To optimize website speed and functionality
  • File Processing: To track upload progress and maintain session state

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that also use cookies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Vercel: For hosting and performance optimization
  • Railway: For backend hosting and API services
  • IPFS: For decentralized file storage

These third-party cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years)
  • Essential Cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session
  • Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings
  • Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Third-Party Opt-outs: Visit third-party websites to opt out of their cookies

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

7. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Delete existing cookies from your device
  • Set browser preferences to block future cookies
  • Request information about the cookies we use
  • Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time

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.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Contact: support@patum.me

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