Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

At Time Dynamics Inc., we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

  • Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
  • Performance analysis: To understand how visitors interact with our site
  • User preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
  • Analytics: To measure and improve our website's performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Storage NamePurposeDuration
themeRemembers your dark/light mode preferencePersistent (localStorage)
ga_session_*Tracks session data for analyticsSession (sessionStorage)

Note: Our website uses localStorage and sessionStorage instead of traditional cookies for these essential functions. These are stored locally in your browser and are not transmitted to servers.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsCollects website usage data2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users24 hours

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
theme_preferenceRemembers dark/light mode preference1 year
language_preferenceStores language selection1 year
user_preferencesSaves user interface preferences6 months

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our website. Our GA4 implementation includes:

  • Enhanced page tracking: Page views, landing pages, and user journeys
  • Article engagement: Article views, reading time, and scroll tracking
  • CTA tracking: Contact form submissions and newsletter signups
  • SEO analytics: Keyword tracking and search attribution
  • Technical data: Device type, browser, and connection information

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDNs to deliver website content more efficiently. These services may set cookies for performance and security purposes.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you delete or refuse cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through this banner. Your preferences will be remembered for future visits.

Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and ensure it is used only for the purposes described in this policy.

For trading technology clients, we take extra precautions to ensure that any data collected through cookies does not compromise trading security or confidentiality.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request information about cookies and data we collect
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of cookie data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Right to Opt-out: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Right to Portability: Request your data in a portable format

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.