1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. They help a website remember information about your session, preferences, browser and interactions so the website can function properly and provide a smoother user experience.
2. Why we use cookies
eCaseDiary uses cookies and similar tools to keep users authenticated, protect forms and sessions, remember interface choices, measure service reliability, and detect suspicious activity.
3. Types of cookies we may use
- Strictly necessary: login, authentication, session management, and security.
- Preference: tutorial state, filters, and UI choices.
- Analytics: aggregate usage trends and performance insights.
- Security and fraud-prevention: request integrity and abuse detection.
4. Indicative cookie table
| Cookie / technology | Purpose | Typical duration | Essential? |
|---|
PHPSESSID | Maintains secure login session state. | Session | Yes |
ecd_csrf or equivalent | Protects forms against forgery. | Session / short-lived | Yes |
ecd_auth remember-me cookie | Limited sign-in persistence where enabled. | Up to 30 days | Usually yes |
ecd_demo_tutorial or similar | Stores tutorial and preference state. | Session up to 12 months | No |
_ga, _ga_*, _gid | Aggregated analytics and performance. | 24 hours to 2 years | No |
5. How you can manage cookies
You can control cookies through browser settings and cookie tools where provided. Disabling essential cookies may log you out or break key functionality.
