Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how the site is being used.
2. How Aavatar Uses Cookies
We use a minimal set of cookies to operate and improve our website. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and admin portal to function. They include your session token (httpOnly cookie), which allows authenticated admin users to access the dashboard securely. These cookies cannot be disabled.
adminToken— Stores the encrypted admin session. Duration: 24 hours. HttpOnly: Yes.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences such as colour theme (light/dark mode) so you don't have to reset them on every visit.
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
If we use an analytics tool (such as self-hosted Plausible or similar privacy-respecting analytics), aggregate, anonymised data may be collected about page visits and user flows. No personally identifiable information is stored in analytics cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not embed third-party advertising networks. If we embed external content (e.g. YouTube videos or maps) in the future, those providers may set their own cookies. We will update this policy accordingly and seek your consent where required.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the admin portal from functioning correctly.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we introduce new features or services. Check the "Last updated" date at the top of this page for the most recent revision.
7. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies?