What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our services.
At Datarist, we use cookies responsibly and transparently to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
How We Use Cookies
Datarist uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Operations: To ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Performance Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our data services
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and customize your experience
- Security: To protect against fraud and maintain the security of our platform
Note: We never use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your explicit consent, and we do not sell cookie data to third parties.
Types of Cookies
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating our data analytics platform.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to enhance your user experience.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by Datarist to improve functionality and analyze usage patterns of our data services.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by our trusted partners for analytics, advertising, and additional functionality. We carefully vet all third-party services.
Cookie Categories
We categorize our cookies based on their purpose and functionality:
| Cookie Name |
Category |
Purpose |
Duration |
| datarist_session |
Essential |
Maintains user session and authentication |
Session |
| user_preferences |
Functional |
Stores dashboard layout and display preferences |
1 year |
| analytics_tracking |
Analytics |
Tracks usage patterns for service improvement |
2 years |
| marketing_consent |
Marketing |
Tracks consent for marketing communications |
1 year |
| security_token |
Essential |
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks |
Session |
| performance_metrics |
Analytics |
Monitors application performance and errors |
30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how users interact with our data visualization tools and identify areas for improvement.
Customer Support Tools
Enable live chat functionality and help us provide better customer service for our data solutions.
Content Delivery Networks
Ensure fast loading times for our data dashboards and analytical tools worldwide.
Third-Party Privacy: Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle data.
Managing Cookies
You have full control over cookies and can manage them through several methods:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. You can usually find these settings in your browser's privacy or security section.
Cookie Preferences Center
Use our cookie preferences center to customize which categories of cookies you allow. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for basic functionality.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's WebChoices tool.
Impact of Disabling Cookies: Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality, such as personalized dashboard layouts or analytics reporting features.
Cookie Consent
We obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner explaining our cookie use. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full Datarist experience
- Customize your preferences by category
- Reject non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
- Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods based on the cookie's purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted immediately when you close your browser
- Functional Cookies: Typically retained for 1 year or until you clear them
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years for trend analysis
- Marketing Cookies: Retained for 1 year or until consent is withdrawn
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our privacy team.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Notify you through our website or email
- Update the "Last Modified" date at the bottom of this policy
- Request renewed consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Last Updated: May 25, 2025