This Cookie Policy explains how Idear Dev uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform. By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which function in a comparable way to cookies.
2. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our platform to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Services would not work without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ideardev_session | Idear Dev | Session auth | Session |
| ideardev_cookie_consent | Idear Dev | Cookie consent | 1 year |
| ideardev_lang | Idear Dev | Language preference | 1 year |
| _csrf_token | Idear Dev | CSRF protection | Session |
3. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our platform and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Unique users & sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Session state | 2 years |
| AW-996039754 | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| ideardev_theme | Idear Dev | Display preferences | 1 year |
| intercom-* | Intercom | Support chat | 9 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties:
- Google Analytics & Google Ads — analytics and advertising measurement.
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — professional network analytics.
- YouTube — embedded video content on our landing page.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please be aware that removing or blocking some cookies may impact your experience on our platform.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse, delete, or be notified when cookies are set. Refer to your browser's help documentation:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics.
Our banner: You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clearing the ideardev_cookie_consent entry from your browser's local storage and reloading the page.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. We will post the updated policy on this page and revise the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy whenever you visit our platform.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
