Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:

• Keeping you logged in during your session
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how you use our platform
• Providing secure authentication

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable:

• Secure user authentication
• Session management
• Account login and logout
• Security features

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the service to function.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation patterns
• Error occurrences

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. Your browsing behavior is not tracked for advertising purposes.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that also set cookies:

• Stripe - Payment processing (if you subscribe to premium)
• Cloudinary - Image hosting for profile photos
• Email Service Provider - Transactional emails

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have the following options regarding cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete specific cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• View this Cookie Policy for more information

Note: If you block essential cookies, you will not be able to log in or use core features of our platform.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

We use two types of cookie durations:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Our session cookies expire after 24 hours of inactivity.

6. PIPEDA & GDPR Compliance

We comply with Canada's PIPEDA and the EU's GDPR regarding cookies:

• We obtain clear consent before placing non-essential cookies
• We clearly explain what each cookie type does
• We provide easy ways to withdraw consent
• We only collect data necessary for our services

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences:

Email: support@muslimsaftermidnight.com

We aim to respond within 30 days.