Last updated: Nov 4, 2025
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
We use cookies on our website Merple (operated by merple-ware) for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like:
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. Google Analytics may collect information about your browsing behavior across multiple websites.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including:
We use cookies to manage authentication through:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your login session and preferences | Until you close your browser or log out |
| Authentication Cookies | Keep you logged in via Google/GitHub | Varies (typically 1-30 days) |
| Analytics Cookies | Google Analytics tracking | Up to 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings | Up to 1 year |
Our website contains cookies from the following third-party services:
We use email marketing tools that may place cookies to track:
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites.
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Most web browsers allow you to:
You can manage your preferences by:
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
Important: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from:
We process your data through cookies based on:
We retain cookie data for the following periods:
Some of our third-party services (Google, GitHub) may transfer your data internationally. These services have appropriate safeguards in place, including:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our cookie practices, please contact us:
For EU residents, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.
This cookie policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. However, laws change frequently, so you should periodically review and update this policy as needed. Consider consulting with a legal professional for specific compliance requirements.