1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences, login status, and interactions with our platform.
2. Types of Cookies
We categorize our cookies into three types based on their purpose:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features like authentication, security, and session management. Without these cookies, the platform cannot operate properly.
- Login authentication tokens
- Session identifiers
- Security tokens (CSRF protection)
- Load balancing cookies
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a personalized experience. Disabling them may affect certain features but won't prevent you from using the platform.
- Language preference (English/Arabic)
- Theme preference (Light/Dark mode)
- Layout and display settings
- Previously viewed content
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform. All data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning we cannot identify individual users from this data.
- Page view counts
- Feature usage patterns
- Navigation flow analysis
- Error and performance monitoring
3. Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on The Bridge platform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id |
Essential | Maintains your login session | Session |
csrf_token |
Essential | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
theme |
Preference | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
lang |
Preference | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
_analytics_id |
Analytics | Generates anonymous usage statistics | 90 days |
_page_views |
Analytics | Tracks page view patterns (anonymized) | 30 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use to enhance platform functionality:
- Payment processors: Our payment provider may set cookies to process transactions securely
- Analytics services: We may use third-party analytics tools that set their own cookies to help us understand platform usage
- Content delivery: We use CDN services (like Google Fonts) that may set cookies to optimize content delivery
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information about their cookie practices.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete specific or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (note: this may affect platform functionality)
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Policy Updates
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:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you of significant changes via platform notification
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@thebridge.dz
- Address: The Bridge HQ, Bab Ezzouar, Algiers 16000, Algeria
You can also visit our Privacy Policy for more details about how we handle your personal data, or contact our team through the Contact Us page.