Cookie Use Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Open CV Engine uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.

2. Types of Cookies

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

2.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. These are essential for the platform to function.

2.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us remember your preferences across sessions.

2.3 First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by Open CV Engine to enable platform functionality and remember your preferences.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use (like Google for authentication and Stripe for payments).

3. Cookies We Use

Open CV Engine uses cookies in the following categories. Essential cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Other cookies enhance your experience but are not strictly required.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, core features like logging in and accessing your account would not work.

Session Management Cookies

Purpose: Maintain your logged-in state as you navigate between pages
Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Data stored: Encrypted session identifier linked to your account

CSRF Protection Cookies

Purpose: Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Duration: Session or until the token expires
Data stored: Random security token

Authentication Cookies

Purpose: Verify your identity and authorisation level
Duration: Typically 24 hours or until you log out
Data stored: Encrypted authentication tokens from Google OAuth

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They are not strictly essential, but significantly improve your experience.

User Preferences

Purpose: Remember your settings and preferences
Duration: Typically 30-90 days
Data stored: Non-personal preference settings

UI State Cookies

Purpose: Remember interface states (e.g., modal dismissals, form progress)
Duration: Typically 30 days
Data stored: Interface state flags

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with Open CV Engine, allowing us to improve the platform.

Usage Analytics

Purpose: Track general usage patterns (pages visited, features used, error rates)
Duration: Typically 90 days
Data stored: Anonymised usage statistics

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that Open CV Engine uses to provide core functionality. We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

Google OAuth

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Authenticate your Google account when you sign into Open CV Engine
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Stripe

Provider: Stripe, Inc.
Purpose: Process payments and manage subscriptions securely
Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of Open CV Engine, including logging in and accessing your account.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View and delete existing cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Clear cookies when you close your browser
Create exceptions for specific websites

Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use Open CV Engine. You will be unable to log in, maintain your session, or access protected features.

Disabling functional or analytics cookies will reduce your experience quality (e.g., preferences won't be saved) but won't prevent you from using the platform.

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. As there is no industry consensus on what DNT means, Open CV Engine does not currently respond to DNT signals. We only use analytics cookies for essential platform improvements, and this data is anonymised.

6. Your Consent

By using Open CV Engine, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the platform to function. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements under UK law because they are strictly necessary for the service you've requested.

For non-essential cookies (functional and analytics), your continued use of Open CV Engine after being informed of their use constitutes implied consent. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, though this may limit platform functionality.

7. More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy and handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you want to learn more about cookies in general, visit:

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Use Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date below.

9. Contact Us

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