Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PsyData Labs L.L.C. ("PsyData Labs," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access our websites, applications, and online services (collectively, the "Services").

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They are widely used to:

• Enable core functionality
• Improve performance and user experience
• Analyze usage and behavior
• Support security and authentication

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services.

Examples include:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and system integrity

These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting functionality.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Services.

Examples include:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Feature usage and engagement metrics
• Error tracking and performance monitoring

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples include:

• User preferences
• Interface customization

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• Deliver relevant content
• Measure campaign effectiveness

We do not sell personal data, and any such cookies are used in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Other Tracking Technologies

We may also use:

• Web beacons (pixels)
• Local storage
• Similar tracking technologies

These technologies serve purposes similar to cookies.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Operate and secure our Services
• Authenticate users
• Analyze and improve performance
• Support research and analytics
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

6. Legal Basis

Depending on your location, we use cookies based on:

• Your consent, for non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interests, for essential functionality

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block or delete cookies
• Set preferences for cookie use

7.2 Consent Tools

Where required, we provide mechanisms to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Adjust cookie preferences

8. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies for:

• Analytics
• Security
• Infrastructure support

These providers are subject to contractual data protection obligations.

9. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address
• Usage patterns
• Session identifiers

This information may be considered personal data under applicable laws.

10. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations:

• Session cookies: deleted when browser closes
• Persistent cookies: retained for defined periods

Retention is aligned with our Data Retention & Destruction Policy.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy at any time. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of updates.

12. Contact Information

Registered Address:

PsyData Labs L.L.C.
3019 State Route 31
Canastota, NY 13032

• Contact Email: contact@psydata.org
• Abuse & Report Email: abuse@psydata.org
• Legal Email: legal@psydata.org
• Privacy Email: privacy@psydata.org
• Data Protection Officer Email: privacydpo@psydata.org

13. Relationship to Other Policies

This Cookie Policy operates in conjunction with:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

14. Statement of Transparency

PsyData Labs L.L.C. is committed to transparency in how tracking technologies are used and to providing users with meaningful control over their data.