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Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 11, 2026

1What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information.

Cookies may be "session" cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party" cookies) or by third-party services operating on the website ("third-party" cookies).

2How We Use Cookies

Origin9 uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform to:

  • Keep you signed in and maintain your session securely
  • Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
  • Remember your preferences such as theme, language, and layout
  • Understand how you use our Services so we can improve them
  • Measure the effectiveness of our communications and content

3Types of Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Services to function. They enable core features like authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Services cannot operate properly. These cookies do not require your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience. For example, they remember your theme preference or interface layout. Disabling these cookies may result in reduced functionality.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and platform. They collect information about usage patterns, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate between features. This data helps us improve the Services.

5Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Third-party cookies on our Services may include:

  • OAuth Providers — When you sign in with GitHub, Google, or other identity providers, they may set cookies to manage the authentication flow.
  • Analytics Services — Our analytics providers may set cookies to help us understand usage patterns and improve the Services.
  • Payment Processor — If you make a purchase, our payment processor may set cookies to support the transaction and prevent fraud.

6Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies that have been set
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser
If you disable strictly necessary cookies, you may be unable to sign in or use core features of the Services. Disabling functional cookies may result in a degraded experience where your preferences are not remembered.

For more information on managing cookies in your browser, consult your browser's help documentation or visit your browser's settings page.

7Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your activity not be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, we do not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in the section above.

8Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

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

9Contact

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