Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how enviPath uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform (where enabled)
- Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization
- Security Cookies: Authenticate users and help prevent fraudulent use
3. Legal Basis and Consent
Essential cookies are used because they are necessary for the Platform to operate securely and reliably.
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies are only set after you provide your consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using any cookie management tools provided on the Platform (if available) and/or through your browser settings.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your login state and session data | Session |
| CSRF Token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| Matomo Analytics | Measure usage patterns and improve our services | |
| OAuth Tokens | Authentication and authorization for API access | Varies (typically session-based or time-limited) |
5. Matomo Analytics
We use Matomo, an open-source web analytics platform, to help us understand how visitors use enviPath. Where enabled, Matomo may use cookies and similar technologies to collect standard internet log information and information about visitor behavior patterns.
Where required by law, Matomo analytics cookies are only activated after user consent. We configure Matomo to minimise data collection and, where applicable, to anonymise IP addresses. Analytics data is used solely for internal analytics, platform improvement, and system monitoring.
We analyze this information to:
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Identify popular features and areas for improvement
- Detect and diagnose technical issues
- Generate reports on platform usage
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some features of the Platform may integrate third-party services. These third parties may set their own cookies and process information independently in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control the operation of third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party policies for further information.
- Discourse Community: For our community forums at community.envipath.org
- External CDNs: For loading libraries and assets (for example, jQuery and Font Awesome)
7. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as some features may not function properly.
Browser Settings
You can manage cookies in your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. Please check this page regularly for updates. Changes take effect when posted.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.