Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device and store information about your preferences and past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous data about website usage
• Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by PetroBench and include:

• Session management cookies for secure login
• User preference cookies for language and display settings
• Security cookies for fraud prevention
• Load balancing cookies for optimal performance

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Our trusted partners may set cookies to provide:

• Google Analytics for usage statistics
• PostHog for product analytics
• Cloudflare for security and performance
• Support chat functionality

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a specified period). Our cookies typically expire:

• Session cookies: When browser closes
• Authentication cookies: 30 days
• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• Cookie Banner: Use our cookie consent tool to manage preferences
• Opt-Out Links: Use third-party opt-out mechanisms for analytics cookies
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track browser settings

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Disabling other cookies may limit access to certain features or personalization options.

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may process personal data. For detailed information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. We ensure all cookie usage complies with applicable data protection laws.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us using the information below.