Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2022

This Cookie Policy describes the types of cookies and similar technologies (“Cookies”) used by Polares Technologies Inc. ("Polares", "we", "our", or "us") on:

• Our website at polares.io and any related subdomains where this Cookie Policy is posted;
• Our cloud-based platform and hosted services; and
• Any software provided by Polares, including browser-based tools, mobile applications, downloadable clients, APIs, and related tools and documentation (collectively, the “Service” or “Services”).

1. What Are Cookies and Why Does Polares Use Them?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your browser or device when you access websites or online services. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience using our Services.

Polares uses Cookies for the following limited purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These are required for basic functionality such as logging in, session management, and security-related features.
• Preference Cookies: These remember your settings and preferences (such as language or layout choices) to enhance your experience.
• Performance Cookies (First-Party Only): These allow us to measure and understand how the Services are used to maintain and improve performance. We do not use third-party analytics tools or advertising cookies.

We do not use Cookies to track your behavior across other websites, and we do not allow third-party advertising or profiling through our Services.

2. What Types of Cookies Does Polares Use?

Our Services use “first-party Cookies” (set by us) to support core functionality, user experience, and security. We do not use “third-party Cookies” for advertising, analytics, or social media tracking.

Cookies may be either:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain until you delete them or they expire.

Polares uses Cookies in the following categories:

• Strictly Necessary: Required to operate our Services, including login authentication, session tracking, and fraud prevention.
• Functionality-Related: Used to remember your settings, such as interface preferences or recent activity.
• Performance-Related: Help us understand usage patterns and maintain system performance. These are limited to internal metrics and do not include third-party analytics tools.

We do not use Cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral tracking across third-party sites.

3. Does Polares Use Cookies for Interest-Based Advertising?

No. Polares does not use cookies or any tracking technologies for personalized or interest-based advertising. We do not work with third-party ad networks or social media platforms for advertising purposes, and we do not share cookie-based data with external marketing partners.

4. How Do I Manage Cookies?

When you visit our Services, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings. Note that strictly necessary cookies are always active to support core functionality like login and session handling.

Most web browsers provide settings that allow you to control cookie behavior, including blocking or deleting them. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Services.

For more detailed guidance, you may refer to your browser's support resources:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge