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Cookie Statement

This Cookie Statement explains how CEO.wiki uses cookies and similar technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

How CEO.wiki Uses Cookies

CEO.wiki uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function:

Session cookies - Keep you logged in during your visit
Authentication tokens - Verify your identity
Security cookies - Prevent fraudulent activity

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

Preference cookies - Remember your language and display settings
Editor preferences - Save your editing preferences
Recent changes filters - Remember your filter settings

Analytics (Optional)

Currently, CEO.wiki does not use third-party analytics cookies. Any future analytics will be:

Privacy-focused
Opt-in only
Anonymized
Disclosed in updates to this statement

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
ceowikiUserID	User authentication	Session	Essential
ceowikiUserName	Display name	Session	Essential
ceowikiToken	Security token	Session	Essential
ceowiki_session	Session management	30 days	Essential
ceowikiLoggedOut	Logout state	30 days	Functional

Third-Party Cookies

CEO.wiki does not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. External links may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

View and delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Set cookie preferences per website

Cookie Preferences

To manage CEO.wiki cookie preferences:

Logged-in users can adjust settings in Preferences
Anonymous users can use browser settings

Disabling Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from:

Logging into your account
Editing pages
Using certain features

Functional cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality.

Data Retention

Session cookies expire when you close your browser
Persistent cookies expire after 30 days of inactivity
You can delete cookies at any time through browser settings

Changes to This Statement

We may update this Cookie Statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

Know what cookies we use
Access cookie data
Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
File complaints with supervisory authorities

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies?

See Privacy Policy
Contact us at Contact

Additional Resources

Last Updated: October 2025

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-This '''Cookie Statement''' explains how CEO.wiki uses cookies and similar technologies.
+'''Cookie Statement'''
+This Cookie Statement explains how CEO.wiki uses cookies and similar technologies.
 == What Are Cookies? ==
-Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites:
+Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
-* Remember your preferences
-* Keep you logged in
+== How CEO.wiki Uses Cookies ==
-* Analyze site usage
-* Improve functionality
-== Cookies We Use ==
+CEO.wiki uses cookies for the following purposes:
 === Essential Cookies ===
-These cookies are necessary for the site to function:
+These cookies are necessary for the website to function:
+* '''Session cookies''' - Keep you logged in during your visit
+* '''Authentication tokens''' - Verify your identity
+* '''Security cookies''' - Prevent fraudulent activity
-{| class="wikitable"
+=== Functional Cookies ===
-! Cookie Name !! Purpose !! Duration
-|-
+These cookies enhance your experience:
-| ceo_wikiSession || Maintains your logged-in session || Session (expires when browser closes)
+* '''Preference cookies''' - Remember your language and display settings
-|-
+* '''Editor preferences''' - Save your editing preferences
-| ceo_wikiUserID || Remembers your user ID || 30 days
+* '''Recent changes filters''' - Remember your filter settings
-|-
-| ceo_wikiUserName || Stores your username || 30 days
-|-
-| ceo_wikiToken || Security token for form submissions || Session
-|}
-'''These cookies cannot be disabled''' as they are required for basic functionality.
+=== Analytics (Optional) ===
-=== Preference Cookies ===
+Currently, CEO.wiki does not use third-party analytics cookies. Any future analytics will be:
+* Privacy-focused
+* Opt-in only
+* Anonymized
+* Disclosed in updates to this statement
-These cookies remember your choices:
+== Cookies We Use ==
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Cookie Name !! Purpose !! Duration
+! Cookie Name !! Purpose !! Duration !! Type
 |-
-| ceo_wikiLanguage || Remembers language preference || 1 year
+| ceowikiUserID || User authentication || Session || Essential
 |-
-| ceo_wikiEditor || Remembers editor preference (Visual/Source) || 1 year
+| ceowikiUserName || Display name || Session || Essential
 |-
-| ceo_wikiTheme || Remembers theme/skin choice || 1 year
+| ceowikiToken || Security token || Session || Essential
+|-
+| ceowiki_session || Session management || 30 days || Essential
+|-
+| ceowikiLoggedOut || Logout state || 30 days || Functional
 |}
-You can disable these cookies, but some features may not work as expected.
-=== Analytics Cookies ===
-''Currently not implemented. If added in the future, you will be notified and given opt-out options.''
-Potential future use:
-* Page view tracking
-* User behavior analysis
-* Performance monitoring
 == Third-Party Cookies ==
-CEO.wiki does not currently use third-party cookies.
+CEO.wiki does not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. External links may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.
-If we add third-party services in the future (such as embedded videos or social media), those services may set their own cookies. We will update this statement accordingly.
+== Managing Cookies ==
-== How We Use Cookie Data ==
+You can control cookies through:
-Cookie data is used to:
-* Maintain your login session
-* Remember your preferences
-* Prevent abuse and vandalism
-* Improve site performance
-* Comply with legal obligations
-We '''do not''':
-* Sell cookie data
-* Share data with advertisers
-* Track you across other websites
-* Use cookies for marketing
-== Your Choices ==
 === Browser Settings ===
 Most browsers allow you to:
-* View cookies stored
+* View and delete cookies
-* Delete existing cookies
+* Block all cookies
-* Block future cookies
+* Block third-party cookies
-* Set preferences per site
+* Set cookie preferences per website
-Instructions for popular browsers:
+=== Cookie Preferences ===
-* '''Chrome''': Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
-* '''Firefox''': Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
-* '''Safari''': Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
-* '''Edge''': Settings → Privacy → Cookies
-=== CEO.wiki Preferences ===
+To manage CEO.wiki cookie preferences:
+* Logged-in users can adjust settings in [[Special:Preferences|Preferences]]
+* Anonymous users can use browser settings
-When logged in, you can control some cookie-related preferences:
+=== Disabling Cookies ===
-* [[Special:Preferences|Preferences page]]
-* Account → Appearance
-* Account → Editing
-=== Note About Blocking ===
+Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from:
+* Logging into your account
+* Editing pages
+* Using certain features
-Blocking all cookies will:
+Functional cookies can be disabled without affecting basic functionality.
-* Prevent you from logging in
-* Reset preferences on each visit
-* May cause functionality issues
-We recommend allowing essential cookies while blocking optional ones if desired.
+== Data Retention ==
-== Cookie Lifespan ==
+* Session cookies expire when you close your browser
+* Persistent cookies expire after 30 days of inactivity
-Cookie expiration times:
+* You can delete cookies at any time through browser settings
-* '''Session cookies''': Deleted when browser closes
-* '''Persistent cookies''': Stored for specified duration (30 days to 1 year)
-* '''Security tokens''': Short-lived (typically minutes)
-You can manually delete cookies at any time through browser settings.
-== Mobile Devices ==
-On mobile devices, cookie settings are in:
-* iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
-* Android: Browser settings → Site settings → Cookies
-Mobile apps (if we develop them) will have separate data storage policies.
 == Changes to This Statement ==
-We may update this Cookie Statement to reflect:
+We may update this Cookie Statement to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
-* Changes in our cookie usage
-* New features or services
-* Legal or regulatory changes
-* User feedback
-Changes will be posted with revision date.
-== Legal Basis (GDPR) ==
-For users in the European Union:
+== Your Rights ==
-* '''Essential cookies''': Legitimate interest (necessary for service)
-* '''Preference cookies''': Consent (implied by continued use)
-* '''Analytics cookies''': Explicit consent (if implemented)
-You can withdraw consent by deleting cookies or changing browser settings.
+Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
+* Know what cookies we use
+* Access cookie data
+* Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
+* File complaints with supervisory authorities
 == Contact ==
-Questions about cookies:
+Questions about our use of cookies?
-* See [[CEO.wiki:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]]
+* See [[CEO.wiki:Privacy Policy|Privacy Policy]]
-* Email: [email protected]
+* Contact us at [[CEO.wiki:Contact|Contact]]
-* [[CEO.wiki:Contact|Contact page]]
-== See Also ==
+== Additional Resources ==
-* [[CEO.wiki:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]]
+* [https://www.allaboutcookies.org/ All About Cookies]
-* [[CEO.wiki:About|About CEO.wiki]]
+* [https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ UK ICO Cookie Guidelines]
-* [[Special:Preferences|Your Preferences]]
+* [https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/03/cookies-privacy-intro Electronic Frontier Foundation]
-'''Last Updated''': October 18, 2025
+'''Last Updated:''' October 2025
 [[Category:CEO.wiki]]
-[[Category:Policies]]
+[[Category:Legal]]
+[[Category:Privacy]]