Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
WebMaster Atlas uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our Service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Session Management: Remember your actions during a browsing session
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary to provide the Service you requested)
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience:
- Preferences: Your language, region, and display settings
- Bookmarks: Saved resources and comparison lists
- Theme Settings: Light/dark mode preferences (if applicable)
- Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Legal Basis: Consent (you can control these in your browser settings)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service so we can improve it:
- Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, features used
- Performance: Page load times, errors, technical issues
- User Flow: How you navigate through the Service
- Popular Content: Most viewed resources and categories
Legal Basis: Consent (we will ask for your consent via our cookie banner)
Note: We use privacy-focused analytics and anonymize data where possible.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Authentication Providers
Google and GitHub may set cookies when you use their authentication services. These are subject to their own privacy policies.
Analytics Services
We may use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics) to understand usage patterns. These services use cookies to collect anonymized data.
External Links
When you click on external resource links, those websites may set their own cookies. We are not responsible for third-party cookies.
4. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences across visits.
Most of our cookies are persistent and typically expire after 30-365 days, depending on their purpose.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Service, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize your preferences (choose which categories to allow)
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some features of the Service from working properly, particularly the ability to stay logged in.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. While there's no universal standard for DNT, we respect user privacy and limit data collection where possible.
6. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:
- We only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest
- You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your data
- Cookie consent is recorded and can be reviewed
EU Visitors: We will show you a cookie consent banner on your first visit, giving you full control over non-essential cookies.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our Service.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please:
- • Visit our contact page
- • Email: hello@webmasteratlas.com
9. Cookie Quick Reference
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Can Disable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security | Session - 30 days | No |
| Functional | Preferences, bookmarks | 30 - 365 days | Yes |
| Analytics | Usage statistics | 90 - 365 days | Yes |