Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how NeuroNet.dev ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://neuronet.dev (the "Website").

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more detail on how we collect and process your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you delete them
  • Session cookies: Are temporary and expire when you close your browser

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas of the Website. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Purpose: Website functionality, security, and user authentication

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Necessary for the legitimate operation of our Website

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies help us improve our Website's performance and user experience.

Google Analytics (G-J9BGNXBZSF)

Provider: Google LLC

Purpose: To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and demographics

Cookies Set:

  • _ga - Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_J9BGNXBZSF - Persists session state (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid - Distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat - Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Duration: 1 minute to 2 years (depending on cookie)

Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device information, pages visited, time on site, referring website

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR)

Opt-out: Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

3.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us monitor and improve the performance of our Website, including page load times and server response.

Vercel Analytics

Provider: Vercel Inc.

Purpose: Website performance monitoring, speed insights, and usage statistics

Data Collected: Page load times, performance metrics, Core Web Vitals, general traffic patterns

Duration: Session and persistent cookies

Privacy-Friendly: Vercel Analytics does not use cookies that track users across sites and does not collect personal identifiable information

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (performance optimization)

Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies or how the third parties use them. You should check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC
  • Vercel Analytics: Performance analytics provided by Vercel Inc.
  • Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For fonts, icons, and other static resources (Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome, Google Fonts)

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our Website and prevent you from using some of its features.

Find out how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of specific tracking services:

5.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our Website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent notice. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Using the opt-out tools provided by third-party services
  • Contacting us at hello@neuronet.dev

7. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis: We use cookies based on consent (for analytics) or legitimate interest (for essential/performance cookies)
  • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for the specified purposes
  • Transparency: We provide clear information about our cookie usage
  • User Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data
  • Data Transfers: Third-party services (Google, Vercel) may transfer data outside the EEA with appropriate safeguards

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Cookie Summary Table

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguish unique users 2 years
_ga_J9BGNXBZSF Google Analytics Session state persistence 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguish users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttle request rate 1 minute
Vercel Analytics Vercel Performance monitoring Session/Persistent

10. Contact Us

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

NeuroNet.dev

Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate

Milton Keynes, MK9 1UP

United Kingdom

Email: hello@neuronet.dev

Phone: 01908 040777