1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how their platform is used.
Cookies can be "session" cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services integrated into the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
Earniform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (including web beacons and local storage) for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Platform functions correctly and securely;
- To remember your login session and preferences;
- To protect your account from unauthorised access;
- To understand how participants use the Platform so we can improve it;
- To measure the effectiveness of our communications;
- To prevent fraud and abuse.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
4. Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies placed by Earniform:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
ef_session |
Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session on the Platform | Session |
ef_csrf |
Strictly Necessary | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
ef_remember |
Strictly Necessary | Keeps you signed in if "Remember Me" is selected | 30 days |
ef_prefs |
Functional | Stores your interface preferences (theme, language, display settings) | 1 year |
ef_cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users (anonymised) | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Analytics | Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
ef_perf |
Analytics | Earniform internal performance monitoring (anonymised) | 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Platform are set by third-party services that we have integrated. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review:
- Google Analytics: Used to collect anonymised usage statistics. Data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. IP anonymisation is enabled.
- Payment processors: May set functional cookies to facilitate secure payment flows during withdrawal processing.
- Security and fraud prevention providers: May set cookies to identify and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
We do not permit third-party advertising or retargeting cookies on the Platform without your explicit opt-in consent.
6. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through the following methods:
Via Our Consent Banner
When you first visit the Platform, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can revisit and update these settings at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these under "Privacy", "Security", or "Site Settings". Common browser controls:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning correctly, and you may be unable to access your account.
Opt-Out Tools
For Google Analytics specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected.
7. Your Consent
Where we rely on your consent to place non-essential cookies, we will request this consent clearly before placing those cookies. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Consent is recorded in the ef_cookie_consent cookie so we can remember your choice. You may update your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings link.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or changes in applicable law. We will update the "Last Updated" date accordingly. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Earniform Ltd
Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Or via our Contact Form