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")[cite: 463, 464]. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service[cite: 465].
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device[cite: 467]. They are utilized to enable core functionality, improve user experience, analyze usage behavior, and support system security[cite: 468, 469, 470, 471].
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary
Essential for operation, including authentication, session management, and load balancing[cite: 474, 475, 479]. These cannot be disabled without affecting functionality[cite: 480].
3.2 Performance & Analytics
Used to understand interaction patterns, feature engagement, and error tracking[cite: 482, 483, 484, 485].
3.3 Functional
Allow for enhanced personalization and interface customization[cite: 487, 489].
4. Other Tracking Technologies
We may utilize web beacons (pixels) and local storage to serve purposes similar to standard cookies[cite: 497, 500, 502].
5. How We Use Cookies
Cookies support our infrastructure by[cite: 504]:
- Securing Services and authenticating users[cite: 505, 506].
- Analyzing performance and supporting research[cite: 507, 508].
- Detecting and preventing fraud or system abuse[cite: 509].
7. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings to block or delete them[cite: 516, 518]. Where required by law, we provide mechanisms to accept or reject non-essential cookies[cite: 523, 524].
9. Data Collected
Cookies may collect device information, IP addresses, and usage patterns[cite: 533, 534, 535]. This information may be considered personal data under applicable laws[cite: 537].
10. Data Retention
Session cookies are deleted when the browser closes[cite: 540]. Persistent cookies are retained for defined periods aligned with our internal Data Retention & Destruction Policy[cite: 541, 542].
12. Contact & Authority
PsyData Labs L.L.C.
3019 State Route 31
Canastota, NY 13032 [cite: 550, 551, 552]
Privacy: privacy@psydata.org [cite: 556]
DPO: privacydpo@psydata.org [cite: 557]
Legal: legal@psydata.org [cite: 555]
Abuse: abuse@psydata.org [cite: 554]