Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 4, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions properly
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • To improve our website performance
  • To provide personalized content
  • To ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
consent_preferencesStores your cookie consent preferences1 year
session_securityPrevents CSRF attacksSession

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_vaVercel Analytics - tracks page views2 years
_vsVercel Speed Insights - performance metrics2 years

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers your theme settings1 year
language_preferenceStores language preference1 year

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve performance.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
performance_metricsTracks page load times and errors30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

4.1 Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Vercel is privacy-focused and does not collect personal information.

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Data collected: Page views, referrers, device information (anonymized)
  • Privacy policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts. Google may set cookies for font loading optimization.

  • Purpose: Font delivery and caching
  • Data collected: IP address, user agent, font requests
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose which types of cookies to accept:

  • Essential: Always active (required for website functionality)
  • Analytics: Optional (helps us improve the website)
  • Functional: Optional (enhances your experience)
  • Performance: Optional (helps us optimize performance)

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer
  • Clearing your browser cookies (this will reset all preferences)
  • Using your browser's cookie management settings
  • Contacting us at privacy@ncm.im to request preference changes

Consent Withdrawal

You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Withdrawing consent may affect website functionality and your user experience.

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • 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 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
  • Analytics cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
  • Functional cookies: Personalization features may not work
  • Performance cookies: Website may load slower

8. Cookie Retention and Security

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
  • Our cookies: Maximum retention of 2 years
  • Third-party cookies: Governed by third-party policies

Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

  • Secure flag set for cookies transmitted over HTTPS
  • HttpOnly flag to prevent client-side script access
  • SameSite attribute to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • Regular cookie audits and cleanup procedures
  • Encryption of sensitive cookie data

9. Updates 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:

  • Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Requesting renewed consent if required by law

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ncm.im

Website: ncm.im

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