Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 11, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Commons) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website by third parties.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- To enable certain functions of our platform (essential cookies)
- To provide analytics and understand how you use our platform
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To personalize your experience and show relevant content
- To deliver targeted advertising on third-party websites
- To secure our platform and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to detect authentication fraud
- Load balancing cookies to ensure platform stability
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Display preferences (theme, layout)
- Previous search queries
- Location preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our services.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (page views, session duration)
- Performance monitoring tools
- Heat mapping and user behavior analysis
- Error tracking and diagnostics
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
Examples:
- Facebook Pixel (retargeting ads)
- Google Ads (conversion tracking)
- LinkedIn Insights
- Third-party advertising networks
4. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our platform.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few days to several years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device through our platform. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel
- Advertising partners: Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Social media platforms: For social sharing features
- Payment processors: For secure payment processing
- Customer support tools: Live chat and help widgets
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis
Note: If you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our platform.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent manager. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the platform to function.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can opt out through these industry tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
7. Mobile Device Identifiers
When you use our mobile app, we may collect and use mobile device identifiers (such as advertising IDs) to provide similar functionality to cookies. You can control these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Changes 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 updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Privacy Team
Commons, Inc.
123 Event Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: privacy@commons.com
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