Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website or application when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which function in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.

GenusOS uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the Service.

• Session authentication: keeps you logged in during your session;
• Security tokens: protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF);
• Load balancing: distributes traffic across servers for reliability;
• User preference storage: remembers settings like sidebar state and display preferences.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you have made and personalizing the Service for you. Disabling functional cookies may affect platform functionality.

• Remembered login: keeps you logged in across sessions if you choose;
• Language and display preferences;
• Last-visited page and navigation state.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you individually.

• Page views and feature usage: helps us understand which parts of the platform are most used;
• Performance monitoring: identifies errors and slow-loading pages;
• Session recordings: anonymized replays used to identify usability issues.

We do not use third-party advertising networks or behavioral advertising cookies. Analytics data is used solely for platform improvement.

2.4 Cookies We Do Not Use

GenusOS does not use:

• Advertising or retargeting cookies;
• Social media tracking pixels;
• Third-party behavioral profiling cookies;
• Cross-site tracking of any kind.

Certain third-party services integrated into the platform may set their own cookies. These include:

• Payment processor cookies: set when you interact with payment forms, governed by the processor's own cookie policy;
• Cloud infrastructure cookies: technical cookies set by our hosting provider for load balancing and security.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's cookie or privacy policy for more information.

4.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging into and using the Service.

4.2 Platform Controls

Where applicable, we provide cookie preference options within the platform. Non-essential cookies such as analytics cookies can be disabled through your account settings or via the cookie consent banner presented on first visit.

4.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We currently honor DNT signals by disabling non-essential analytics tracking for users whose browsers send a DNT signal.

Cookie retention periods vary by type:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent update. Material changes will be communicated via the platform or email.

For questions about our use of cookies:

GenusOS, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Websites: GenusOS.com · GenusOS.app · GenusOS.io · Genus-OS.com

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