Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Effective date: October 3, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Excaliant ("Excaliant," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at excaliant.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the site operators. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session-based" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features like security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Site would not work properly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _excaliant_session | Session management and CSRF protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| __cf_bm | Bot protection (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve the Site's structure, content, and performance. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display and accessibility preferences | 1 year |
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising, social media tracking pixels, or any cookies that sell or share your data with third-party advertisers. Our Site does not display third-party advertisements.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Consent Banner
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the Site footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Settings" or "Preferences" menu. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Delete cookies at the end of each session
Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair the Site's functionality.
4.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use the following technologies:
- Server logs: Our web servers automatically record technical information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. These logs are used for security, troubleshooting, and aggregate usage analysis.
- Local storage: We may use browser local storage to store non-sensitive preferences (such as theme choices) that persist across sessions. Local storage data is not transmitted to our servers.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to the purposes described in this policy and respect your cookie consent choices.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through cookies on our Site, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top and reset cookie consent for returning visitors.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Excaliant
Email: privacy@excaliant.com