Cookie Policy

Detailed information about the use of cookies on the ElanLink.az platform.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They are used for the proper functioning of the site, ensuring security and improving the user experience.

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies

Required for the core functionality of the platform. The site won't work properly without them.

Authentication cookies (JWT tokens) - for account login
Session cookies - for managing your current session
CSRF protection cookies - for security
Language selection - to remember your chosen language

Functional Cookies

Improve the user experience but are not essential.

Theme selection (light/dark mode)
Recently viewed categories
Notification preferences

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how the platform is used.

Page views and user behavior
Performance metrics
Error tracking

Third-Party Cookies

Placed by external services.

Google reCAPTCHA - bot protection
Payment providers - secure payments

Cookie Security

JWT tokens are stored in httpOnly cookies - not accessible via JavaScript
All cookies have the secure flag - transmitted only over HTTPS
sameSite: strict - cookies are only sent from the same site
Refresh tokens are stored in separate httpOnly cookies
Cookies never store passwords or card data

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impair platform functionality.

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Retention Periods

Session cookies - deleted when you close the browser
Authentication cookies - 7 days (refresh token: 30 days)
Language and theme preferences - 1 year
Analytics cookies - 2 years
reCAPTCHA cookies - per Google's policy

By using the platform, you agree to our cookie policy. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: March 2026