Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Resource Hub ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at resourcehub.example (the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

3.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. This data helps us improve how our Platform works.

3.3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
session_idMaintains user sessionSessionEssential
auth_tokenAuthentication30 daysEssential
_gaGoogle Analytics2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogle Analytics24 hoursAnalytics
preferencesUser preferences1 yearFunctionality

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies, alone or in conjunction with web beacons or other tracking technologies, to collect information about you when you use our Platform.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Platform.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@resourcehub.example.