Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Python Panda Studios LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use the Events For Employees software-as-a-service platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the event of any conflict, the Privacy Policy governs how personal data is processed.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies allow the Service to recognize your device, maintain your session, remember preferences, and support essential security and functionality.

Cookies may be: - Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser; or - Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, or server-side identifiers to achieve similar purposes.

2. Scope and Applicability

This Cookie Policy applies to: - Company administrators accessing the Service; - Employees and authorized users invited by a Company Customer; - Visitors to our marketing or informational pages.

The Service is offered on a B2B basis, and cookies are primarily used to ensure secure authentication, account management, and operational functionality.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies: - Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies - Functional Cookies - Third-Party Service Provider Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies or cookies for behavioral tracking across unrelated websites.

4. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are required for the Service to function properly and cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality. They are used for authentication, security, and session management.

4.1 sessionid

• Source: Django (django.contrib.sessions)
• Type: Session cookie
• Purpose: Stores a unique session identifier that allows the Service to recognize a logged-in user across page requests. This cookie links the user’s browser to server-side session data containing authentication state, user ID, and Company association.
• Why It Is Necessary: Without this cookie, users would not be able to remain logged in or securely access the Service.

4.2 csrftoken

• Source: Django (django.middleware.csrf)
• Type: Session or persistent cookie
• Purpose: Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by ensuring that form submissions and state-changing requests originate from authorized users.
• Why It Is Necessary: This cookie is essential to prevent unauthorized actions performed on behalf of authenticated users.

5. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance usability and user experience by remembering temporary preferences and enabling system messaging.

5.1 messages

• Source: Django messaging framework
• Type: Session cookie
• Purpose: Stores short-lived system messages, such as confirmation notices (e.g., "Employee invited successfully" or "Settings updated").
• Why It Is Used: Ensures clear feedback to users following actions within the Service and is automatically deleted once displayed.

6. Third-Party Service Provider Cookies

The Service integrates with trusted third-party providers that may set cookies when their services are used within the platform.

6.1 Stripe Cookies

• Examples: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid (and related cookies)
• Source: Stripe
• Type: Session and persistent cookies
• Purpose: Used by Stripe to:
• Process payments securely;
• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions;
• Maintain session integrity during checkout flows.
• Control: These cookies are governed by Stripe’s own cookie and privacy policies.

6.2 Infrastructure and Load-Balancer Cookies

• Examples: AWSALB, AWSALBCORS (or equivalent)
• Source: Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., DigitalOcean or AWS)
• Type: Session or short-lived persistent cookies
• Purpose: Support reliable delivery of media files (such as photos and videos) by maintaining session routing or load balancing.
• Note: These cookies are typically technical in nature and do not identify individual users.

7. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies solely for the following purposes: - Authenticating users and maintaining secure sessions; - Protecting the Service against fraud, abuse, and security threats; - Enabling core features such as login, account management, and content interaction; - Providing system notifications and feedback; - Ensuring reliable performance and availability of the Service.

We do not use cookies to: - Serve targeted advertising; - Track users across unrelated websites; or - Build consumer advertising profiles.

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Where required by applicable law, our use of cookies is based on: - Contractual necessity, as cookies are required to provide the Service; and - Legitimate interests, such as ensuring security, preventing fraud, and maintaining system performance.

Because the Service relies on essential and functional cookies, disabling cookies may limit or prevent access to the Service.

9. Managing and Controlling Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings, including the ability to: - View stored cookies; - Delete existing cookies; and - Block cookies from specific sites or entirely.

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may: - Log you out of the Service; - Prevent authentication; - Disable key features; or - Result in degraded performance.

For information on managing cookies, refer to your browser’s help documentation.

10. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies used by the Service may collect or process: - Session identifiers; - Authentication tokens; - Security-related information; - Limited technical data such as browser type or device information.

This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and is not sold or used for marketing purposes.

11. International Users

Users may access the Service from different jurisdictions. Cookie data may be processed and stored in countries other than the user’s location, subject to appropriate safeguards as described in our Privacy Policy.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or Service functionality. Material changes will be communicated to Company Administrators or posted within the Service.

Continued use of the Service after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

13. Contact Information

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

Python Panda Studios LLC 12860 W Cedar Dr. Ste 108 Lakewood, CO 80228 support@pythonpandastudios.com