Plain English summary. We use a small number of essential cookies to make the site work and a privacy-respecting analytics tool to count visits in aggregate. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites function, to remember preferences, and to provide aggregate analytics.
2. Cookies we use
2.1 Essential cookies
These are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be disabled in our system. They are typically only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| athena_session | Maintains your session for form submissions. | Session |
| cookie_prefs | Remembers your cookie preferences. | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics cookies
We use a privacy-respecting analytics tool that does not use third-party cookies and does not track users across sites. It produces aggregate metrics only (page views, referrers, browser/OS in aggregate).
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _athena_analytics | Counts unique daily visits in aggregate. | 1 day |
2.3 Cookies we do NOT use
- Cross-site advertising or retargeting cookies.
- Social-media tracking pixels.
- Personalization cookies that build profiles about you.
3. Similar technologies
We use small amounts of localStorage for accessibility preferences (e.g., reduced motion). We do not use fingerprinting or device-graph technologies.
4. Your choices
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. See your browser's help for instructions.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Where applicable, we honor GPC signals from compatible browsers and extensions.
- Do Not Track: We do not currently respond to DNT signals.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
5. International notes
If you are in the EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction that requires opt-in consent for non-essential cookies, you will see a consent prompt on your first visit. You may change your choices at any time.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date will reflect the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Athena IT, Inc.
2261 Market St, STE 85291
San Francisco, CA 94114
Email: [email protected]