Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login status and display settings) so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
2. Why We Use Cookies
iAdopt uses a small number of cookies to keep you signed in, protect your account from cross-site request forgery, remember your theme preference, and — with your consent — collect anonymised usage analytics that help us improve the platform.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie (NextAuth) | Strictly Necessary | Keeps you signed in across page loads | Session | Yes |
| CSRF token | Strictly Necessary | Protects form submissions from cross-site request forgery | Session | Yes |
| Theme preference | Strictly Necessary | Remembers your chosen display theme (light, dark, or system) | 1 year | Yes |
| Application Insights | Analytics | Collects anonymised usage data (pages visited, performance metrics) to help us improve iAdopt | Session | No — opt-in |
4. How to Manage Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of any page. This will re-open the consent banner so you can update your choices.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete individual or all cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies.
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from functioning correctly (e.g., you will not be able to stay signed in).
5. Global Privacy Control
iAdopt honours the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we automatically treat it as a request to opt out of analytics cookies, even if you click “Accept All”.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and increment the consent version. If the version changes, you will be prompted to review your preferences again.
7. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@iadopt.com.
For more information about how we process your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.