1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Meridian Prime ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, use our web application, or interact with our services (collectively, the "Service"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

We may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, which function similarly to cookies and are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies, as the Service cannot function without them.

Examples of essential cookies we use:

• Authentication Cookies: Store your session token to maintain your login state
• Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure the security of your account
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic across servers to ensure optimal performance

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

Examples of functional cookies we use:

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Localization Cookies: Remember your language and region settings

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our Service works.

Examples of analytics cookies we may use:

• Usage Analytics: Track which pages are visited and how users navigate the Service
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor Service performance and identify technical issues

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Service. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Cloudflare: Essential security and performance cookies for content delivery and DDoS protection
• Apple (Sign in with Apple): Authentication cookies when you use Sign in with Apple

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To identify you when you log in and keep you logged in
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure account security
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Performance: To monitor and improve Service performance
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service
• Functionality: To enable features and functionality of the Service

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used to maintain your session while you use the Service.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These are used to remember your preferences and settings across sessions.

Our authentication cookies are typically persistent and may remain on your device for up to 30 days, or until you log out or delete them.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your browser preferences to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your ability to use the Service. Here are links to cookie settings for major browsers:

• Safari
• Chrome
• Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opting Out

If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Service, though some features may be limited or unavailable. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to function.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other local storage technologies, such as:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser for faster access and offline functionality
• Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
• IndexedDB: A database storage system for storing larger amounts of structured data

We use local storage to store your calculation history, preferences, and session information. You can clear local storage through your browser settings, similar to clearing cookies.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

9. Updates to This Cookie 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 new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Meridian Prime
Email: privacy@meridianprime.ca
Website: https://meridianprime.ca