Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Optimize the World (OW) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our decision intelligence platform and website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

OW uses cookies to enhance platform functionality, improve user experience, and ensure security and performance of our decision intelligence services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

  • These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
  • Authentication cookies: Maintain your login session and security
  • Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud
  • Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers for performance
  • Session cookies: Remember your preferences during a single session

3.2 Functional Cookies

  • These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:
  • Preference cookies: Remember your language, region, and display settings
  • User interface cookies: Remember dashboard layouts and view preferences
  • Feature cookies: Enable advanced platform features and customizations

3.3 Analytics Cookies

  • These cookies help us understand how the platform is used:
  • Usage analytics: Track feature usage patterns (anonymized)
  • Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and optimize performance
  • Platform improvement: Understand user workflows to enhance decision models
  • Analytics cookies are configured to minimize data collection and are used only for service improvement, not for advertising or third-party tracking.

4. Third-Party Cookies

OW uses minimal third-party services that may set cookies:

Cloud infrastructure providers: For platform hosting and security (cookies are essential for service delivery)

Security services: For threat detection and DDoS protection

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or third-party analytics services that share data with advertisers.

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

  • Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. They are used for authentication and session management.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. OW uses persistent cookies for:
  • User preferences (retained for up to 12 months)
  • Security tokens (retained according to security policies)
  • Platform analytics (retained for up to 24 months in anonymized form)

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Browser Settings

  • Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the OW platform from functioning correctly. Some features require cookies to operate.

6.2 Platform Cookie Preferences

  • Within the OW platform, you can manage cookie preferences through:
  • User settings menu (for functional and analytics cookies)
  • Platform administration panel (for institutional cookie policies)
  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for platform security and functionality.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. OW respects DNT signals for analytics and non-essential cookies. Essential cookies required for platform functionality will continue to be used regardless of DNT settings.

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Cookies may contain or be linked to personal data. When this occurs, our Privacy Policy applies. OW processes cookie data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR and KVKK.

Analytics cookies are configured to minimize personal data collection and are anonymized where possible.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through platform notifications or email.

10. Contact Us

For questions about our cookie practices, contact:

Privacy & Data Protection
Optimize the World (OW)
Email: privacy@optimizeworld.net