Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026 · IgnisCompetence Ltd
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you access a website or web application. They allow the site to recognise your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and keep you logged in.
We also use similar technologies such as session tokens stored in browser memory ("session storage") to maintain your authenticated session within the IgnisCompetence platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
The IgnisCompetence platform uses cookies and session tokens for the following purposes:
| Cookie / Token | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Essential | Maintains your authenticated session so you stay logged in | Session / 30 days |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Essential | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session |
| next-auth.callback-url | Essential | Remembers where to redirect you after sign-in | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.* | Essential | Secure variants of the above session cookies (used in production over HTTPS) | Session / 30 days |
3. Essential Cookies Only
The IgnisCompetence platform uses essential cookies only. These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled without preventing you from using the service.
We do not use:
- Advertising or tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Third-party analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Behavioural profiling cookies
4. Third-Party Services
Some features of the platform interact with third-party services that may set their own cookies or use equivalent technologies. These include:
- OpenAI — AI-generated content features. API calls are server-side; no client-side cookies are set by OpenAI.
- Cloud infrastructure providers — Hosting and CDN services may log IP addresses and use technical identifiers for load balancing and security.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please be aware that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to or using the platform.
Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Safari — Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We will notify users of material changes via the platform.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies or this policy, contact us at privacy@igniscompetence.com.