Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit IMDH.
IMDH uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
2 Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- Essential Operations: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly
- Authentication: To keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Performance: To ensure the website loads quickly and efficiently
3 Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality, security, and authentication. Cannot be disabled. | Session / 1 year |
| Functional | Remember your preferences like language, region, and display settings. | 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve it. | Up to 2 years |
| Performance | Collect information about site performance and errors. | Session / 30 days |
| Marketing | Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. | Up to 2 years |
Detailed Cookie Information
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| imdh_session | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
| remember_token | Keeps you logged in if you select "Remember Me" | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users and track page views |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate |
4 Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Google/Facebook/Microsoft: Social login authentication
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
- YouTube: Embedded video content
5 Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
| Browser | Cookie Settings |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Privacy, Search → Cookies |
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of IMDH. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.
6 Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags") that track user behavior
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser for faster page loading
- Session Storage: Temporary data stored during your browsing session
- Fingerprinting: Collecting device information for security purposes
7 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.