What is a cookie?
A cookie, in the context of website usage, is a small piece of data that is stored on a user's device, typically in the form of a text file. These cookies are created and sent by websites to the user's web browser and serve various functions. Cookies are designed to collect and store information about the user's interactions with a particular website.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Understanding the distinction between first-party and third-party cookies is essential for transparency in our cookie policy. First-party cookies are cookies that are set by our website, sort.finance, and can only be read by our domain. These cookies serve various functions to enhance your experience on our site. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are set by domains other than sort.finance, often by advertisers, analytics providers, or other third-party services integrated into our website.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are a type of temporary cookie that play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our website, sort.finance. These cookies are designed to exist only for the duration of your browsing session and are automatically deleted from your device once you close your web browser. It's important to note that session cookies are typically considered essential for the basic functionality of our website. They are not used for long-term tracking or profiling purposes. As a result, you cannot opt out of session cookies through our Cookie Policy because they are necessary for the proper functioning of the site. However, you can control their usage by adjusting your browser settings to block all cookies or by using our website in private or incognito mode, which automatically deletes session cookies when you close your browser.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are a category of cookies that are utilized to collect information about how visitors interact with our website, sort.finance. These cookies play a crucial role in helping us understand and improve the performance of our site by gathering data on user behavior, preferences, and usage patterns. It's important to note that analytics cookies are typically set as third-party cookies by trusted analytics providers or services. The data collected is used solely for the purpose of improving our website's performance and user experience. We do not use analytics data to personally identify individual users.
Persistent Cookies
At sort.finance, we utilize persistent cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with valuable, personalized features that persist over time. These persistent cookies are designed to remain on your device for an extended duration, allowing us to remember your preferences and offer you a consistent and tailored experience throughout your interactions with our platform. It's important to note that the lifespan of persistent cookies varies, and they can be set to expire after a specific duration or remain on your device indefinitely until manually deleted.
Personalization
These cookies and scripts enable us to remember the choices you make, such as your user preferences, language settings, and other customizations, to provide you with an enhanced and more personalized browsing experience.