Cookie Policy
Effective: September 23, 2025
This Cookie Policy is part of ResearchCast's Privacy Policy. It explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website and services (the "Services").
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help the Services function (e.g., keeping you signed in, remembering preferences) and can also be used to measure usage or personalize content. We currently use only essential/functional cookies needed to operate the Services. If we introduce additional categories (e.g., analytics or advertising), we will request your opt‑in consent first and update this page.
Cookies we use today
| Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rc_consent | ResearchCast (first‑party) | Functional | Stores your cookie preferences (categories and version). Defaults to essential‑only. | Up to 12 months |
| Authentication/session cookies (names may vary, e.g., sb‑…) | Auth provider operating on our domain | Essential | Keeps you signed in and secures your session; required to provide the Services you request. | Session or per our session‑lifetime settings |
Notes:
• Cookie names and lifetimes can change as security settings evolve. We will reflect material changes here.
• We do not set third‑party analytics or advertising cookies at this time. Embedded content or links on external sites are governed by those sites' policies.
Legal basis
Essential cookies are used to provide the Services you request (e.g., authentication), which is permitted under ePrivacy rules and, where personal data is processed, under GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (performance of a contract) or Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests in running a secure service).
Non‑essential cookies (if introduced) will be used only with your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
Your choices
By default, only essential cookies are active.
You can review or change your preferences via the cookie banner. If the banner is not visible, you can trigger it again by clearing the rc_consent cookie in your browser; your browser's help pages explain how to delete cookies.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Services from working.
Similar technologies
Where strictly necessary to operate the Services, we may use first‑party technologies with cookie‑like purposes (e.g., short‑lived tokens or local storage for preferences). These do not enable cross‑site tracking.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When updates are material, we will provide a notice (e.g., via banner or in‑app message). The "Effective" date shows the latest version.
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