Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

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

EDD-I TECHNOLOGIES, INC ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the EDDi platform ("Service") to improve your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.

• Session cookies: Maintain your login state across pages
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal server performance

2.2 Functional Cookies

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

• Preference cookies: Remember your language, theme, and display settings
• Feature cookies: Track which features you've used or dismissed

2.3 Analytics Cookies

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

• Usage analytics: Track page views, navigation patterns, and feature usage
• Performance monitoring: Measure load times and identify issues

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Authentication providers: Microsoft Azure AD and other SSO providers for secure login
• Analytics services: To help us understand Service usage and improve performance
• Error tracking: To identify and fix technical issues

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of their cookies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically expire within 1 year.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience and some features may not function properly.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Receive notifications before cookies are placed

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, the Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described above.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@edd-i.com.

9. Related Policies

For more information about how we collect and use your data, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.