Cookie Policy & Storage Transparency
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely utilized to enable website security, remember user navigation preferences, and ensure the proper functioning of interactive web applications.
2. Our Strict Approach to Tracking & Privacy
CONTORTED DA adheres to a privacy-first technical footprint. We do not use third-party behavioral advertising trackers, cross-site tracking pixels, or invasive profiling scripts. We utilize only strictly necessary and functional technical mechanisms required to render our research portal reliably.
3. Classification of Cookies & Storage Items
| Cookie / Key Name | Provider / Origin | Purpose & Technical Function | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
contorted_cookie_consent |
First-party (Local Storage) | Stores your choice regarding the cookie notification banner so you are not repeatedly prompted on subsequent visits. | 1 Year | Functional / Persistent |
PHPSESSID |
First-party (Server) | Maintains session continuity and prevents CSRF attack vectors during form transmissions. Cleared upon closing the browser. | Session | Strictly Necessary |
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the complete freedom to control, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. If you choose to block strictly necessary session cookies, some dynamic security features of our consultation submission form may experience reduced responsiveness.
Instructions for managing cookies in common web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Policy Updates & Inquiries
Any modifications to our technical storage implementations will be updated on this page. If you have questions regarding our cookie practices, please reach out to [email protected].