Skip to main content
Cookie Policy

How We Use Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how OrankUp uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform.

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

We Use Cookies

To improve your experience and understand how you use our platform

You Have Control

Manage your cookie preferences through our settings or browser

Essential Cookies Required

Some cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly

Third-Party Services

We use trusted partners who may set their own cookies

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Technologies

  • Cookies: Small text files stored on your device
  • Web Beacons: Tiny graphics with unique identifiers
  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary data for your browsing session
  • Pixels: Tracking codes embedded in web pages
2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several important purposes:

  • To keep you logged in and remember your preferences
  • To understand how you use our platform and improve it
  • To provide personalized content and recommendations
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security
  • To comply with legal obligations
3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies based on their purpose and duration:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set by OrankUp directly. We have full control over these cookies and use them to operate our platform.

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.

4. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
orankup_sessionMaintains your login session and authentication stateSession
orankup_tokenStores your authentication token securely30 days
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
cookie_consentRemembers your cookie preferences1 year
localeStores your language preference1 year
5. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguishes unique users2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguishes unique users24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - throttles request rate1 minute
orankup_analyticsOur internal analytics tracking1 year

You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie preferences or browser settings.

6. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers your dark/light mode preference1 year
view_modeRemembers your preferred view (grid/list)6 months
sort_preferenceRemembers your sorting preferences6 months
notification_settingsStores your notification preferences1 year
7. Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
ad_idTracks ad impressions and clicks90 days
conversion_trackingMeasures advertising campaign effectiveness30 days
retargetingEnables retargeting of ads to previous visitors90 days

You can opt out of advertising cookies through our cookie preferences or industry opt-out tools.

8. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Website analytics and user behavior tracking

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Cloudflare

Content delivery and security

https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Stripe

Payment processing (if applicable)

https://stripe.com/privacy

Social Media Platforms

Social sharing and embedded content

Various - see respective privacy policies

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they use cookies.

9. Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage or delete cookies:

Cookie Preferences Center

Use our cookie preferences tool to customize which types of cookies you accept. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu of your browser.

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
  • Opera: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

  • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our platform. Some features may not work properly without cookies.

10. Cookie Consent

We respect your privacy and provide clear information about our use of cookies:

  • When you first visit OrankUp, you'll see a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies
  • You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences
  • Essential cookies are automatically enabled as they are necessary for the platform to function
  • You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account
  • Your consent choices are stored in a cookie so we remember your preferences

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR requirements for cookie consent. We will not use non-essential cookies without your explicit consent.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the 'Last Updated' date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer
Mail

OrankUp Privacy Team 123 Innovation Street San Francisco, CA 94102 United States

Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Customize which cookies you accept
    OrankUp - Social Intelligence Playground