Cookie Policy

Understanding how DevLink uses cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: December 2024

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve your experience.

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and choices.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar purposes to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

DevLink uses cookies for several important purposes:

• Authentication and security
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing platform usage and performance
• Providing personalized content and features
• Improving our services and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Authentication tokens (keeps you logged in)
• Session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic functionality and navigation
• Form data preservation

Preference Cookies

Optional

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language settings
• Dashboard layout preferences
• Notification settings
• Filter and search preferences

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how you use our platform:

• Page views and user journeys
• Feature usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking and debugging
• A/B testing and improvements

Marketing Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us provide relevant content:

• Personalized project recommendations
• Tailored developer suggestions
• Relevant skill-based content
• Social media integration
• Email campaign optimization

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for authentication and basic functionality during your session.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years). Used for remembering preferences and providing personalized experiences across visits.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance your experience:

Authentication Providers

GitHub, Google, and other OAuth providers may set cookies during sign-in.

Analytics Services

Services like Google Analytics help us understand platform usage patterns.

Communication Tools

Real-time messaging and notification services may use cookies for functionality.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Platform Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through your DevLink account settings:

Privacy Settings

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies (may break functionality)
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of DevLink, including authentication and core functionality.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes through email or platform notifications.

Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@devlink.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@devlink.com

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