This Cookie Policy explains how Scire (“Scire,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit scire.in and use our platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember information about your session or preferences. We also use similar technologies including local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (web beacons). References to “cookies” in this policy include these similar technologies.
- First-Party Cookies are set by Scire directly for authentication, security, and preferences.
- Third-Party Cookies are set by external services we integrate (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog), governed by their own privacy policies.
- Session Cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a set period until they expire or you delete them.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.
- scire_session — Maintains your authenticated login session. Session. First-party.
- csrf_token — Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Session. First-party.
- scire_auth — Stores secure JWT authentication token. 7 days. First-party.
- scire_refresh — Stores secure refresh token for session renewal. 30 days. First-party (HttpOnly).
- __cf_bm — Cloudflare bot management and DDoS protection. 30 min. Third-party.
Analytics & Performance
These help us understand how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out of these.
- _ga / _ga_* — Google Analytics — tracks user behavior and traffic sources. 2 years. Third-party.
- _gid — Google Analytics — identifies unique users for the current session. 24 hours. Third-party.
- ph_* — PostHog — product analytics, session recordings, and feature flags. 1 year. Third-party.
Functionality
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- scire_theme — Stores your Dark/Light mode preference. 1 year. First-party.
- scire_locale — Remembers your preferred language/locale. 1 year. First-party.
- scire_sidebar — Remembers dashboard sidebar state. 1 year. First-party.
Marketing & Advertising
These may be set by our advertising partners. You can opt out of these.
- _fbp — Facebook Pixel — measures advertising effectiveness. 3 months. Third-party.
- _gcl_au — Google Ads — conversion linker for campaign tracking. 3 months. Third-party.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage preferences through our cookie consent banner (displayed on first visit), by updating preferences via the “Cookie Preferences” link in our footer, or through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on. Note that rejecting cookies may restrict access to some functionality.
Do Not Track Signals
We honor DNT signals for our first-party analytics. However, since there is no industry-wide standard, we cannot guarantee that all third-party services will also honor DNT.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies used, our practices, or regulatory requirements. Material changes will be reflected in the effective date and communicated via the consent banner or email where appropriate.