Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 4, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

FirstUsers ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and user authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website"s performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Page performance monitoring cookies
  • Error tracking cookies
  • User behavior analytics cookies

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing personalized features.

  • Language preference cookies
  • Theme preference cookies (light/dark mode)
  • User interface customization cookies
  • Form auto-fill cookies

2.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

  • Social media integration cookies
  • Advertising targeting cookies
  • Conversion tracking cookies
  • Remarketing cookies

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that also set cookies on your device. These include:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

3.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features (like sharing buttons) that may set cookies from social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

3.3 Authentication Services

We use third-party authentication services (like NextAuth.js) that may set cookies to manage user sessions and authentication.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help websites remember your preferences across multiple browsing sessions.

5. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies that have been set and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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 → Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Advertising cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Some website features may not work properly
  • You may not be able to access certain areas of the website
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not be available

7. Cookie Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. We may implement a cookie consent banner to allow you to manage your cookie preferences more granularly.

For essential cookies required for website functionality, consent is not required as they are necessary for the service you requested.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: contact@firstusers.tech

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

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