COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: May 30, 2026
✓ SIMPLE & TRANSPARENT: We only use cookies that are strictly necessary for our platform to function. We do not use advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
🔒 NO TRACKING: Diligent Energy does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, marketing cookies, or any third-party advertising technologies. Your browsing activity is not tracked or sold to advertisers.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
1.1 Definition. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences.
1.2 Technologies We Use. This policy covers:
- HTTP Cookies: Used exclusively for authentication and security
- Local Storage: Used for storing your preferences (like dark/light mode)
- Session Storage: Temporary data that is deleted when you close your browser
2. OUR APPROACH TO COOKIES
2.1 Minimal Use. We follow a privacy-first approach:
- ✓ We only use cookies that are essential for the platform to work
- ✓ We do not use advertising or marketing cookies
- ✓ We do not track your behavior for analytics purposes
- ✓ We do not share cookie data with third parties for advertising
- ✓ We do not build user profiles for targeted advertising
2.2 No Cookie Banner Required. Because we only use strictly necessary cookies for authentication and security, we are not required under GDPR/ePrivacy to show a cookie consent banner. These cookies are exempt from consent requirements as they are essential for the service to function.
3. COOKIES WE USE
🔒 ESSENTIAL/STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
Consent Required: NO (Required for platform functionality)
Purpose: Enable core platform features including authentication and security.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| auth-token |
Platform authentication - keeps you logged in |
7 days |
| auth-token-backup |
Authentication token backup |
24 hours |
| auth-jwt |
JWT for secure API communication |
24 hours |
Note: These cookies are first-party cookies set by Diligent Energy. We do not use third-party cookies.
4. LOCAL STORAGE (NOT COOKIES)
4.1 What is Local Storage? Local storage is browser storage that remains on your device. Unlike cookies, this data is never sent to our servers automatically.
4.2 What We Store Locally.
| Key |
Purpose |
Type |
| theme |
Your dark/light mode preference |
User Preference |
| client_id |
Your client context for multi-tenant access |
Functional |
| admin-nav-* |
Admin navigation state (collapsed/expanded) |
User Preference |
4.3 Clearing Local Storage. You can clear local storage at any time through your browser settings. This will reset your preferences but will not affect your account.
5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
5.1 Services We Use.
| Service |
Purpose |
Sets Cookies? |
| Secure Authentication Provider |
Authentication and database |
Yes (auth only) |
| Google Maps API |
Map display for project locations |
No |
5.2 What We Do NOT Use.
- ❌ Google Analytics or any website analytics
- ❌ Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, or social media tracking
- ❌ Advertising networks or retargeting cookies
- ❌ Session recording tools (Hotjar, FullStory, etc.)
- ❌ Marketing automation tracking
6. LEGAL BASIS (GDPR)
6.1 Strictly Necessary Exception. Under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR recitals, strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements. Our cookies fall into this category because:
- ✓ They are essential for authentication (you cannot log in without them)
- ✓ They are required for security (CSRF protection)
- ✓ They do not track your behavior or build profiles
- ✓ They are not shared with third parties for marketing
6.2 Your Rights. Even though we only use essential cookies, you still have rights under GDPR including the right to request information about data processing. See our Privacy Policy for details.
7. HOW TO MANAGE COOKIES
7.1 Browser Settings. You can control cookies through your browser:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
7.2 Important Note. If you block or delete our authentication cookies, you will be logged out and will need to log in again. The platform requires these cookies to function.
7.3 Do Not Track (DNT). We respect browser DNT signals. However, since we do not track users in the first place, there is no tracking to disable.
8. POLICY UPDATES
8.1 Changes. We may update this Cookie Policy if we change our cookie usage. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
8.2 Commitment. We are committed to maintaining our privacy-first approach. If we ever decide to use analytics or tracking technologies, we will update this policy and implement appropriate consent mechanisms before doing so.
9. CONTACT US
Related Policies:
- Privacy Policy: Comprehensive data protection information
- Terms of Service: Legal terms governing platform use
- GDPR Compliance: Your data protection rights
