Cookie & Tracking

Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on Timenox.

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

Timenox uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in and secure
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Security Cookies: To protect against fraud and ensure security
  • Performance Cookies: To improve website performance and user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Essential functionality for attendance tracking

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Language and region preferences
  • User interface customization
  • Remembering your login status
  • Form auto-completion

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Website usage statistics
  • Page performance monitoring
  • User behavior analysis
  • Feature usage tracking

3.4 Security Cookies

These cookies are essential for maintaining the security of our attendance management system and protecting against unauthorized access and fraud.

  • CSRF protection tokens
  • Device fingerprinting for fraud prevention
  • Session security validation
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us provide and improve our services:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Security and bot protection
  • Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (if applicable)
  • CDN Services: Content delivery and performance optimization

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. How Long Cookies Are Stored

The duration for which cookies are stored on your device depends on their type:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
  • Authentication Cookies: Usually expire after 30 days or when you log out
  • Analytics Cookies: Typically stored for 1-2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie practices

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain types of cookies, particularly analytics cookies. However, please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Security features may be compromised
  • Website performance may be affected

8. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your login session Session
csrf_token Security protection against CSRF attacks Session
preferences Stores your UI preferences and settings 1 year
analytics_id Website usage analytics 2 years
device_fingerprint Device identification for security 1 year

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@timenox.com

Address: Timenox, Mumbai, India

Privacy Team: Available upon request