Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 10, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. SEO Master uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our Service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and server optimization
  • Remembering your login state

Duration: Session to 24 hours

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings (light/dark mode)
  • Dashboard layout preferences
  • Recently viewed items

Duration: Up to 1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our Service:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Features used
  • Error tracking and debugging
  • Performance monitoring

Duration: Up to 2 years

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Ad targeting and retargeting
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement
  • Cross-site tracking (with consent)

Duration: Up to 2 years

3. Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
seo_master_sessionUser authentication24 hours
admin_sessionAdmin authentication24 hours
themeTheme preference (light/dark)1 year
localeLanguage preference1 year
cookie_consentCookie consent status1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (if enabled)
  • Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy & Services > Cookies

5.2 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain cookies:

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. You may not be able to:

  • Stay logged in to your account
  • Save your preferences
  • Use certain features

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but you can use other methods described above to manage your privacy preferences.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@seomaster.com
  • Company: AtaForge Inc.