Cookie Policy
Manage Your Cookie Choices
You can adjust or revoke your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. Your preferences are saved immediately across all sessions on this device.
1.What Are Cookies & Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Similar technologies include localStorage, sessionStorage, and secure tokens. They allow web applications to maintain your login session, protect against automated spam/bot attacks, remember preferences, and understand traffic trends.
2.Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
Essential for secure user authentication, CSRF token validation, DDoS mitigation via Cloudflare Turnstile, and remembering consent preferences. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics & Attribution
Helps us understand referral channels and landing page performance. Activated only after you grant explicit consent.
Marketing (Optional)
Used for measuring conversion performance if external campaign links are clicked. Kept off by default.
3.Detailed Cookie Inventory
| Cookie / Identifier | Category | Exact Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| artf_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences and timestamp. | 1 Year |
| cf_clearance / Turnstile | Strictly Necessary | Cloudflare bot detection and DDoS defense. | Session / 30 Days |
| oauth_state / verifier | Strictly Necessary | Secures third-party OAuth flows (Google/Discord). | 10 Minutes |
| artf_acquisition | Analytics (Consent-Gated) | Captures anonymous referral source and landing path upon opt-in. | 30 Days |
4.How to Control Cookies via Browser
In addition to our on-site , most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC signals broadcast by your browser by defaulting optional tracking to disabled.