Cookie Policy - DBA Assist

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. DBA Assist uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

Essential Operations

• Maintaining your session when logged in
• Remembering your preferences
• Ensuring website security
• Preventing fraud

Enhanced Experience

• Personalizing content recommendations
• Saving your application progress
• Remembering language preferences
• Improving page load times

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples:

• session_id: Maintains your login session
• csrf_token: Protects against security threats
• cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences

Performance Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Examples:

• _ga: Google Analytics tracking
• _gid: Distinguishes unique users
• page_views: Counts page visits

Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences.

Examples:

• theme: Remembers light/dark mode preference
• language: Stores language selection
• saved_programs: Remembers bookmarked programs

Targeting Cookies

Optional

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

Examples:

• fbp: Facebook pixel tracking
• linkedin_ads: LinkedIn advertising
• google_ads: Google remarketing

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and cannot access them. Third-party cookies on our site include:

Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics
• Hotjar (heatmaps)
• Mixpanel (user analytics)

Social Media

• LinkedIn Share buttons
• Twitter/X embeds
• YouTube videos

Cookie Duration

Type	Duration	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser closed	Temporary functionality
Persistent Cookies	30 days - 2 years	Remember preferences
Analytics Cookies	2 years	Usage tracking

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Settings

Use our cookie consent banner to accept or reject optional cookies when you first visit our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of targeted advertising through these industry tools:

⚠️ Important Note About Blocking Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly, including login sessions, saved preferences, and personalized content. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for DNT signals, and our website does not respond differently to DNT signals. However, you can still manage your cookie preferences using the methods described above.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with GDPR requirements:

• We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
• You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
• We provide clear information about cookie purposes
• You can request deletion of your data

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents, under the CCPA:

• You have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• You can request disclosure of data collected
• You can request deletion of personal information
• We do not discriminate based on privacy rights exercise

Updates to This Policy

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