1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

The OSEA Community website uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
• Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use third-party cookies for:

• Website analytics (to understand usage patterns)
• Embedded content from platforms like GitHub or Discord

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not function properly.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact the OSEA Community team through our official channels.