Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use two main categories of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

Required for the basic functionality of our website

Session cookie (…-session)

Maintains your browsing session • 2 hours

XSRF-TOKEN

Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks • 2 hours

Login token (browser local storage)

Keeps you logged in to the dashboard. Stored in your browser's local storage, not as a cookie, until you log out; your theme choice is stored the same way

Analytics Cookies

Set only on our public pages, not inside the dashboard

_ym_uid

Unique user identifier • 1 year

_ym_d

Date of first visit • 1 year

_ym_isad

Adblock detection • 2 days

_ym_visorc

Webvisor session recording • 30 minutes

3. Why We Use Cookies

Essential Functions

Enable user authentication and secure login
Maintain website security and prevent attacks
Ensure proper website functionality
Keep you logged in during your session

Analytics & Improvement

Understand how visitors use our website
Track website performance and user behavior
Identify areas for improvement
Make data-driven decisions for enhancements

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use Yandex Metrika for analytics on our public pages (not inside the dashboard). These cookies help us understand:

Yandex Metrika

Yandex Metrika is a web analytics service provided by Yandex that helps us analyze how visitors use our website.

Data collected includes:

Pages visited and time spent
Clicks, scrolling and mouse movement (Webvisor session recordings and click maps)
Traffic sources and referral data
Device and browser information

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control how cookies are used:

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

Analytics Opt-Out

To opt-out of Yandex Metrika tracking:

Yandex Metrika Opt-Out

Yandex provides a browser add-on that stops Metrika from collecting data about your visits

Important Note

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. If you choose to block these cookies, some features of Uptime Monitor may not work properly.

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Update the Date

Change the "Last updated" date at the top

Post Notice

Notify users of significant changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Contact form

We're here to help you understand and manage your cookie preferences