Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

We also use other tracking technologies like web beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service. Additionally, we utilize `localStorage` in your browser, which allows websites to store data in your browser without an expiration date.

2. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and local storage for several purposes:

• Strictly Necessary:** These are required for the operation of our Site. They include, for example, cookies that enable security features like CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection used in our forms (e.g., newsletter signup, contact form). Django typically uses a CSRF cookie named `csrftoken`. Session cookies (like Django's `sessionid`) may also be used if user sessions are implemented (e.g., potentially related to client login status).
• Functionality:** We use `localStorage` (specifically, the key `color-theme`) to remember your preference for light or dark mode display on the site. This helps provide a consistent user experience across visits. This data is stored locally on your browser.
• Performance/Analytics:** We may use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site, such as which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay on the site, and if they encounter errors. This helps us improve how our website works. (Example: Google Analytics cookies like `_ga`, `_gid`). *[Note: Add specific analytics cookies if you use them].*
• Third-Party Cookies:** Our Site may load resources from third parties (like Google Fonts, Tailwind CDN). These third parties may set their own cookies over which we have no control.

3. Specific Cookies/Storage We Use (Examples)

Below are examples of cookies and local storage items that might be used on our Site. The exact cookies may vary.

• csrftoken (Cookie): Used by Django to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks on forms. Strictly necessary.
• sessionid (Cookie, if applicable): Used by Django to manage user sessions, potentially related to client login features. Strictly necessary if sessions are used.
• color-theme (Local Storage): Stores your preference for light or dark mode. Functional.
• _ga, _gid (Cookies, if using Google Analytics): Used to distinguish users and collect statistical data. Performance/Analytics. *[Confirm if you use analytics and list specific cookies].*

4. Managing Cookies and Local Storage

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

You can also clear `localStorage` through your browser settings, typically found under 'Clear Browse data' or similar options, though this may reset site preferences like your chosen theme.

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website (e.g., forms might not work correctly without the CSRF cookie).

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

6. Contact Us

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

Benmore Technologies
35 E Wacker Dr, Suite 1970
Chicago, IL
Email: info@benmore.tech