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 Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| seo_master_session | User authentication | 24 hours |
| admin_session | Admin authentication | 24 hours |
| theme | Theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Cookie consent status | 1 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:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- General advertising: NAI Opt-out
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.