Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies like local storage and pixels. Together they help the site work, remember your preferences, and help us understand how Melern is used.

2. The kinds of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary — required for core functions like logging in, security, and load balancing. These can't be switched off.
• Preferences — remember choices such as language, theme, and accessibility settings.
• Analytics — help us measure usage so we can improve. We use privacy-respecting, aggregated analytics where possible.
• Marketing — we keep these to a minimum and only set them with your consent.

3. The cookies we set

Representative examples (the live product's list may vary):

Cookie	Purpose	Type	Duration
mln_session	Keeps you signed in	Necessary	Session
mln_csrf	Security / form protection	Necessary	Session
mln_prefs	Theme & accessibility settings	Preferences	12 months
mln_consent	Stores your cookie choices	Necessary	12 months
_mln_analytics	Aggregated usage stats	Analytics	13 months

4. Managing your consent

When you first visit, our consent banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choice anytime via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer (in the live product). Strictly necessary cookies don't require consent because the Service can't function without them.

5. Controlling cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site works. Helpful guides exist for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge in each browser's help center.

6. Changes to this policy

We'll update this page if our use of cookies changes, with a new "Last updated" date.

7. Contact

Questions? Email privacy@melern.example. See also our Privacy Policy.