Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how TechNexus LLC and its affiliates ("TechNexus," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and other tracking technologies on our website at technexus.com and any associated subdomains (collectively, the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which sets out how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information generally, as well as your rights in relation to your personal information and how to contact us.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

Other similar tracking technologies include:

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have opened a page or email
• Local storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even after you close it, used to remember preferences and settings
• Session storage: Data stored temporarily in your browser for the duration of a browsing session

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Site functionality: To enable core features such as navigation, secure login, and session management
• Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site, measure traffic, identify popular content, and detect errors or performance issues
• Personalization: To remember your preferences, settings, and previous interactions with the Site
• Security: To authenticate users, prevent fraud, and protect against unauthorized access to user accounts

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management for authenticated users. Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly. These cookies do not require your consent.

• Session cookie: Maintains your authenticated session when logged in to the admin portal or Pulse Angel Network. Expires when you close your browser or after the session timeout period.
• CSRF token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions. Session-based.

Analytics and Performance 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 the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the Site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): Used to distinguish unique users and sessions, track page views, and measure site usage. These cookies are set by Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. Persistent, with varying expiration periods (up to 2 years).
• Google Analytics (_gid): Used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours.
• Google Analytics (_gat): Used to throttle request rate. Expires after 1 minute.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

• Font loading (Google Fonts): Third-party cookies may be set by Google Fonts to optimize the delivery and caching of web fonts used on the Site.
• User preferences: First-party cookies that remember your display preferences, such as theme settings or content filters.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or targeting cookies on the Site. We do not serve third-party advertisements and do not track you across other websites for advertising purposes. If we introduce marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before placing them on your device.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on the Site are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service that helps us understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the Site, which is transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Google Fonts: Web font service that delivers typefaces used on the Site. Loading fonts may result in a connection to Google servers.

We do not control the cookies set by third-party services. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for information about their cookie practices.

6. Cookie Management

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Common browser cookie management pages:

• 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

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your use of the Site by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor developments in this area.

7. Consent

By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the placement of strictly necessary cookies. For non-essential cookies (analytics and functionality cookies), we rely on your implied consent through continued use of the Site. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies or by using the opt-out mechanisms described above.

8. Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected through cookies may include:

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Your browser type, version, and operating system
• The pages you visit on our Site and how long you spend on each page
• The website you visited before arriving at our Site (referrer URL)
• How you interact with the Site (clicks, scrolling, form submissions)
• The date and time of your visits

This information is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at:

TechNexus LLC
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60606
Email: [email protected]