Effective Date: January 1, 2024 — Last Revised: February 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how CompoundTalk ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and services, and your choices regarding cookies. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by our website) or "third-party" (set by external services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the Services cannot function. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ct_session | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session | First-party |
| ct_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection token | Session | First-party |
| ct_consent | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | First-party |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from bots | 30 minutes | Third-party (Cloudflare) |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (theme, timezone, notification settings). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ct_prefs | Stores your display preferences (theme, font size, timezone) | 1 year | First-party |
| ct_dismiss | Tracks dismissed notifications and banners | 30 days | First-party |
| ct_lang | Stores your language preference | 1 year | First-party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the Services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party (Google) |
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads — stores conversion data | 90 days | Third-party (Google) |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick — serves targeted ads | 1 year | Third-party (Google) |
| ct_ad_session | Tracks ad impressions per session for frequency capping | Session | First-party |
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services that we use. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services and their respective privacy policies include:
You have several options for managing cookies:
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. Common actions include:
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of the Services. Essential features such as login, session management, and CSRF protection require cookies to function.
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, we do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. If a standard is established in the future, we will review and update this policy accordingly.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Revised" date at the top indicates when this policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CompoundTalk Privacy Team
For questions about this Cookie Policy: privacy@compoundtalk.com
For cookie preference management: Use the "Cookie Settings" link in the site footer or contact us directly.