enviPy-bayer/templates/static/cookie_policy.html

{% extends "framework_modern.html" %}
{% load static %}

{% block main_content %}
  <div class="mx-auto max-w-4xl px-4 py-8">
    <!-- Breadcrumbs -->
    <div class="breadcrumbs mb-4 text-sm">
      <ul>
        <li><a href="/">Home</a></li>
        <li>Cookie Policy</li>
      </ul>
    </div>

    <!-- Main Content -->
    <div class="bg-base-100 rounded-lg p-8 shadow-xl">
      <h1 class="mb-6 text-4xl font-bold">Cookie Policy</h1>

      <div class="prose max-w-none">
        <p class="mb-6 text-lg">
          This Cookie Policy explains how enviPath uses cookies and similar
          technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains
          what these technologies are and why we use them.
        </p>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">1. What Are Cookies?</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or
          mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by
          website owners to make their websites work, or to work more
          efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
        </p>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">2. Why We Use Cookies</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">We use cookies for several reasons:</p>
        <ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
          <li>
            <strong>Essential Cookies:</strong> Required for the platform to
            function properly
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Analytics Cookies:</strong> Help us understand how visitors
            interact with our platform
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Functional Cookies:</strong> Enable enhanced functionality
            and personalization
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Security Cookies:</strong> Authenticate users and prevent
            fraudulent use
          </li>
        </ul>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">
          3. Types of Cookies We Use
        </h2>

        <div class="mb-6 overflow-x-auto">
          <table class="table-zebra table w-full">
            <thead>
              <tr>
                <th>Cookie Type</th>
                <th>Purpose</th>
                <th>Duration</th>
              </tr>
            </thead>
            <tbody>
              <tr>
                <td><strong>Session Cookies</strong></td>
                <td>Maintain your login state and session data</td>
                <td>Session</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td><strong>CSRF Token</strong></td>
                <td>Security protection against cross-site request forgery</td>
                <td>Session</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td><strong>Matomo Analytics</strong></td>
                <td>Track usage patterns and improve our services</td>
                <td>13 months</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td><strong>OAuth Tokens</strong></td>
                <td>Authentication and authorization for API access</td>
                <td>Varies</td>
              </tr>
            </tbody>
          </table>
        </div>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">4. Matomo Analytics</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          We use Matomo, an open-source web analytics platform, to collect
          information about how visitors use enviPath. Matomo uses cookies to
          collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior
          patterns. The information generated by cookies about your use of the
          platform is transmitted to our servers.
        </p>
        <p class="mb-4">We analyze this information to:</p>
        <ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
          <li>Understand how users interact with our platform</li>
          <li>Identify popular features and areas for improvement</li>
          <li>Detect and diagnose technical issues</li>
          <li>Generate reports on platform usage</li>
        </ul>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">5. Third-Party Cookies</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies
          to report usage statistics and provide integrated services:
        </p>
        <ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
          <li>
            <strong>Discourse Community:</strong> For our community forums at
            community.envipath.org
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>External CDNs:</strong> For loading libraries like jQuery
            and Font Awesome
          </li>
        </ul>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">6. Managing Cookies</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
          However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may
          worsen your overall user experience, as some features may not function
          properly.
        </p>

        <div class="alert alert-warning mb-6">
          <svg
            xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
            class="h-6 w-6 shrink-0 stroke-current"
            fill="none"
            viewBox="0 0 24 24"
          >
            <path
              stroke-linecap="round"
              stroke-linejoin="round"
              stroke-width="2"
              d="M12 9v2m0 4h.01m-6.938 4h13.856c1.54 0 2.502-1.667 1.732-3L13.732 4c-.77-1.333-2.694-1.333-3.464 0L3.34 16c-.77 1.333.192 3 1.732 3z"
            />
          </svg>
          <span
            ><strong>Note:</strong> Disabling essential cookies will prevent you
            from using certain features of enviPath.</span
          >
        </div>

        <h3 class="mt-6 mb-3 text-xl font-semibold">Browser Settings</h3>
        <p class="mb-4">You can manage cookies in your browser settings:</p>
        <ul class="mb-4 list-inside list-disc space-y-2">
          <li>
            <strong>Chrome:</strong> Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
            and other site data
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Firefox:</strong> Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and
            Site Data
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Safari:</strong> Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website
            data
          </li>
          <li>
            <strong>Edge:</strong> Settings → Cookies and site permissions →
            Cookies and site data
          </li>
        </ul>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">
          7. Updates to This Policy
        </h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes
          in technology, legislation, or our operations. Please check this page
          regularly for updates.
        </p>

        <h2 class="mt-8 mb-4 text-2xl font-semibold">8. Contact Us</h2>
        <p class="mb-4">
          If you have questions about our use of cookies, please
          <a href="/contact" class="link link-primary">contact us</a>.
        </p>

        <div class="alert alert-info mt-8">
          <svg
            xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
            fill="none"
            viewBox="0 0 24 24"
            class="h-6 w-6 shrink-0 stroke-current"
          >
            <path
              stroke-linecap="round"
              stroke-linejoin="round"
              stroke-width="2"
              d="M13 16h-1v-4h-1m1-4h.01M21 12a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z"
            ></path>
          </svg>
          <span>Last updated: 2025</span>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
{% endblock main_content %}