Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how AfterLight ("AfterLight," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and services.

By continuing to use AfterLight, you acknowledge that cookies may be used as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information such as your login status, preferences, and settings to improve your browsing experience.

Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, while others help improve performance or provide additional features.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies — necessary for AfterLight to operate and cannot be disabled. They help us:

• Keep you signed in
• Maintain secure login sessions
• Protect your account from unauthorized access
• Remember basic preferences required for the website to function
• Prevent abuse and fraudulent activity

Without these cookies, certain parts of AfterLight may not work correctly.

Preference Cookies — remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as theme (Light or Dark Mode), language, display settings, and other customization options available within AfterLight.

Functional Cookies — help provide enhanced features, including remembering recently viewed content, improving navigation, saving temporary session information, and enhancing overall usability.

Analytics Cookies — at the time of this policy, AfterLight does not intentionally use third-party analytics cookies such as Google Analytics. If analytics tools are introduced in the future, this policy will be updated and users will be informed where required by applicable law.

Advertising Cookies — AfterLight does not currently use advertising or personalized advertising cookies. If advertising is introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• Keep your account secure
• Improve website functionality
• Remember your preferences
• Provide a smoother browsing experience
• Prevent spam and abuse
• Maintain reliable website performance

We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete cookies, block specific or all cookies, and receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of AfterLight from working correctly, including account login and saved preferences.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated with AfterLight, such as authentication providers or embedded media, may place their own cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. AfterLight does not control how third-party cookies are used.

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law, AfterLight will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences where available.

Essential cookies required for the operation and security of the platform cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. When significant changes are made, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.