At The Protocol, we believe in radical transparency. We use only the minimum cookies necessary
to keep our platform secure and functional. No tracking. No advertising. No compromise.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us
make the website functional and remember your preferences.
Cookies We Use
Name: protocol_session
Purpose: Maintain your login session
Duration: Until browser closes
Necessary: Yes, for platform function
Name: csrf_token
Purpose: Protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks
Duration: 24 hours
Necessary: Yes, for your security
Name: lang_preference
Purpose: Store your language preference
Duration: 1 year
Necessary: No, but recommended
Cookie Summary Table
| Cookie Name |
Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Necessary |
protocol_session |
Session |
Authentication |
Session |
Yes |
csrf_token |
Security |
CSRF Protection |
24 hours |
Yes |
lang_preference |
Preference |
Language Setting |
1 year |
No |
🚫 Cookies We DO NOT Use
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Tracking cookies
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Advertising cookies
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Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.)
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Social media cookies
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Third-party cookies
Your Control Over Cookies
You can control cookies in your browser settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in popular browsers:
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari
Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
⚠️ Note: Blocking necessary cookies may impair platform functionality.
Legal Basis
Technically necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest)
Updates
This Cookie Policy was last updated on: January 2025
Changes will be published on this page.