Cookies Policy

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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide valuable information to website operators. This Cookies Policy explains how LibNester uses cookies, similar tracking technologies (such as local storage and pixels), and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our website and AI platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform. They enable core functionality such as secure login, session management, authentication, and load balancing. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting the performance of the Service.

Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings — such as language selection, interface preferences, and previously used features — to provide a personalized experience. If you disable these, certain features may not work as intended.

Analytics & Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how users interact with our platform — which pages are visited most frequently, how users navigate, and error rates. This helps us improve performance, fix issues, and optimize user experience. We use aggregated, anonymized data for these purposes.

Security Cookies: These cookies help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access attempts, and potential security threats. They are essential for protecting your account and data.

3. Specific Cookies We Deploy

The following table describes the specific cookies we use on the LibNester platform:

• lib_session: Strictly necessary. Stores your active session identifier. Expires when you close your browser.
• lib_auth_token: Strictly necessary. Manages authenticated access to your account. Expires after 24 hours of inactivity.
• lib_preferences: Functional. Stores your UI preferences, theme settings, and default workspace configuration. Expires after 12 months.
• lib_analytics: Performance. Collects anonymized usage statistics (pages visited, feature usage, response times). Expires after 24 months.
• lib_security: Security. Detects anomalies and potential abuse patterns. Expires after 30 days.

We do not use targeting or advertising cookies. We do not share cookie data with third-party advertisers or marketing networks.

4. Third-Party Cookies

LibNester uses limited third-party services that may place their own cookies:

• Cloud Infrastructure Providers: Our hosting partners (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean) may use cookies for load balancing, security monitoring, and performance optimization. These are strictly necessary for platform operation.
• Customer Support Tools: If you use our live chat or ticket system, these providers may set cookies to manage conversation history and session continuity.
• Analytics Services: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools (such as Plausible or self-hosted Matomo) that do not track individual users across sites and comply with GDPR/ePrivacy regulations.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or similar behavioral tracking systems. Your browsing activity on LibNester is not shared with advertising networks.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used for login sessions and real-time interactions.

Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies for preferences and security features, with expiration periods ranging from 24 hours to 24 months depending on the cookie's function.

6. Your Control Over Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to:

• Refuse all cookies or only third-party cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Receive notifications when a cookie is being placed.
• Enable private browsing modes that limit cookie retention.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core features of the LibNester platform. Disabling functional cookies may degrade your user experience.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. LibNester respects DNT signals and does not engage in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising regardless of DNT status. Our analytics are privacy-first and do not build user profiles across sessions.

8. Cookie Consent Management

Upon your first visit to our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored for 12 months. You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page.

9. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. Any material changes will be communicated via our website or platform notification. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. Continued use of LibNester after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Further Questions

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, please contact our support team using the information below. We are committed to transparency and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.