Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 16, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Netrunners (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at netrunners.work (the “Website”).

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, ensure security, and provide our services effectively.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cloudflare Turnstile

Purpose: Bot protection and security verification for our contact form
Duration: Session-based (expires when you close your browser)
Data Collected: Browser fingerprint, IP address, interaction patterns

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Next.js Session Cookies

Purpose: Maintaining user session state and form data
Duration: Session-based
Data Collected: Session identifiers, form state

3.3 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Basic Analytics

Purpose: Understanding website usage patterns and performance
Duration: Varies (typically 30 days to 2 years)
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:

Cloudflare

Provides security, bot protection, and content delivery services. May set cookies for security verification and performance optimization.

Learn more: Cloudflare Cookie Policy

Google Fonts

Provides web fonts for typography. May collect usage statistics.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5. Cookies We Don’t Use

We are committed to minimal data collection. We do not use:

  • Advertising cookies: We don’t show ads or track users for advertising purposes
  • Social media cookies: We don’t integrate social media tracking pixels
  • Extensive analytics: We avoid comprehensive user tracking and profiling
  • Cross-site tracking: We don’t track users across other websites

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Be notified when a cookie is set

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note: Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, particularly the security verification required for our contact form. Some features may not work properly if you disable all cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for the following periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Security cookies: Typically expire within 24 hours
  • Functional cookies: Usually expire within 30 days
  • Analytics cookies: May be retained for up to 2 years

8. Updates to This 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 our website and updating the “Last updated” date.

9. Legal Basis for Processing

Under applicable data protection laws, our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies is:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interests (security and website functionality)
  • Functional cookies: Legitimate interests (improving user experience)
  • Analytics cookies: Legitimate interests (website optimization)

10. Contact Us

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