CEO.wiki: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
Keep you logged in
Analyze site usage
Improve functionality

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
ceo_wikiSession	Maintains your logged-in session	Session (expires when browser closes)
ceo_wikiUserID	Remembers your user ID	30 days
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.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
ceo_wikiLanguage	Remembers language preference	1 year
ceo_wikiEditor	Remembers editor preference (Visual/Source)	1 year
ceo_wikiTheme	Remembers theme/skin choice	1 year

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.

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.

How We Use Cookie Data

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
Delete existing cookies
Block future cookies
Set preferences per site

Instructions for popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

CEO.wiki Preferences

When logged in, you can control some cookie-related preferences:

Preferences page
Account → Appearance
Account → Editing

Note About Blocking

Blocking all cookies will:

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.

Cookie Lifespan

Cookie expiration times:

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:

Changes in our cookie usage
New features or services
Legal or regulatory changes
User feedback

Changes will be posted with revision date.

For users in the European Union:

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.

Contact

Questions about cookies: