Understanding Cookies at MailWave - We use cookies to enhance your experience and improve our service. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
Simple Definition: Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help websites remember information about your visit and preferences.
1.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit MailWave, your browser automatically downloads and stores cookies from our website. These cookies contain information that helps us:
Remember your preferences and settings
Keep you logged in to your account
Understand how you use our service
Provide personalized features and content
Improve our website performance and security
1.2 Types of Cookie Storage
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by MailWave
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like analytics or advertising)
1.3 Cookie Security
All cookies used by MailWave are secured using industry-standard practices:
Secure Flag: Cookies transmitted only over HTTPS connections
HttpOnly Flag: Prevents access by client-side scripts
SameSite Attribute: Protects against cross-site request forgery
Encryption: Sensitive data in cookies is encrypted
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience and help us provide better service:
2.1 Essential Website Functionality
Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Session Management: Maintain your temporary email sessions
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently across our servers
2.2 Performance and Analytics
Website Performance: Monitor and improve loading times
Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
Usage Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our service
Feature Optimization: Determine which features are most valuable
2.3 Personalization
User Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
Language Selection: Display content in your preferred language
Theme Preferences: Maintain your chosen color theme or layout
Feature Customization: Personalize the interface based on your usage
2.4 Marketing and Advertising
Ad Personalization: Show relevant advertisements (if applicable)
Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
Conversion Tracking: Understand user journey and signup process
Retargeting: Display relevant content to returning visitors
3. Types of Cookies We Use
MailWave uses different types of cookies, each serving specific purposes:
Cookie Type
Purpose
Duration
Essential
Authentication
Keep you logged in
Session
Yes
Security
CSRF protection, fraud prevention
Session
Yes
Preferences
Remember your settings
1 year
No
Analytics
Website usage statistics
2 years
No
Performance
Load balancing, optimization
1 hour
Yes
Marketing
Ad personalization, campaigns
30 days
No
4. Cookie Categories
🔧 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Cannot be disabled - These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
mailwave_session: Maintains your session while using the service
csrf_token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
auth_user: Keeps you logged in to your account
load_balancer: Routes your requests to the appropriate server
Legal basis: Legitimate interest for website functionality
⚡ Performance Cookies
Optional - Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
_ga: Google Analytics - distinguishes users
_ga_*: Google Analytics - session identification
_gid: Google Analytics - distinguishes users for 24 hours
Essential Points: We use cookies to make MailWave work better for you. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while optional cookies help us improve our service and show relevant content. You can control your cookie preferences at any time through your browser or our preference center.
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