Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us improve your experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our Service.

2. How We Use Cookies

MakeItKnown.io uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

  • Authentication and login status
  • Security tokens and CSRF protection
  • Session management
  • Load balancing

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Recently viewed content

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Traffic sources and referrers
  • Browser and device information
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • YouTube: For embedded video content
  • Analytics providers: For website usage analysis

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies that last from 30 days to 1 year depending on their purpose.

5. Managing Cookies

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

  • View and delete cookies stored on your device
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites
  • Configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Service and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists until cleared
  • Session Storage: Data stored temporarily during your browser session
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images used to track page views and email opens

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.