1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BioMaxing (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for authentication.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
biomaxing.session_token | Authentication session management | 30 days | Essential |
__Host-csrf | CSRF-protection token (double-submit), set on the web app | Session | Essential |
theme | User’s theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year | Essential |
3.2 Browser Local Storage
Besides cookies, our web pages use your browser’s local storage and session storage — small values kept on your device, never sent to us as tracking data. All of them are strictly functional:
| Key (examples) | Purpose | Where |
|---|---|---|
theme | Light/dark theme preference | All our sites |
| Interface language | Remembers your chosen language | Web application |
| Assistant panel state | Whether the library AI panel is open or docked | Library |
| Recently viewed / filters | Your recently opened library pages and list filters, for convenience | Library |
| Pending action state | Short-lived state so an action survives a page reload (session storage) | Web application |
None of these identify you, none are shared with third parties, and none are used for advertising or cross-site tracking. Like strictly necessary cookies, this functional device storage is exempt from the ePrivacy consent requirement (Art. 5(3), second paragraph).
3.3 Cookies We Do NOT Use
We do not use:
- Analytics cookies — We use Umami, which is cookieless by design
- Advertising cookies — We do not run any advertising
- Third-party tracking cookies — We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other third-party tracking service
- Social media cookies — We do not embed social media tracking widgets
4. Third-Party Cookies
We currently set no third-party cookies. Paid subscriptions and payment processing are not yet active. When they launch, our payment provider (planned: Stripe) may set cookies when you interact with the payment form; those cookies would be governed by Stripe’s Cookie Policy and used solely for payment processing and fraud prevention. We will update this policy before any such cookies are introduced.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using authenticated features of our website.
6. Cookie Consent
Since we only use strictly necessary cookies (authentication and preferences), we do not require cookie consent under the ePrivacy Directive (2009/136/EC). Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from the consent requirement as they are essential for the service you have requested.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
| privacy@biomaxing.io | |
| Response Time | Within 30 days |
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