Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators. APEX Team Manager uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the Service and provide a secure, functional experience.

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

• Session cookie: Maintains your authenticated session so you stay signed in as you navigate the Service. This is a secure, HTTP-only cookie that expires when you sign out or after your session times out.
• CSRF token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks by validating that form submissions originate from the Service.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable features that improve your experience but are not strictly necessary.

• Preferences: Remembers your display preferences such as theme selection and notification settings across sessions.
• Active team: Remembers which team you were last viewing so you return to the right context when you reopen the Service.

Analytics Cookies

We may use minimal analytics to understand how the Service is used and to identify issues. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

• Usage analytics: If enabled, collects anonymized data about page views and feature usage to help us improve the Service. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.

Cookies We Do Not Use

APEX Team Manager does not use:

• Third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels
• Social media tracking cookies
• Cross-site tracking technologies
• Cookies that profile users for marketing purposes

Since the Service is designed for use by minors in educational settings, we are particularly careful about the tracking technologies we employ.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, the Service uses browser local storage to:

• Cache application state for faster page loads
• Store draft messages temporarily in case of accidental navigation
• Maintain UI preferences (sidebar state, selected views)

Local storage data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Managing Cookies

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent the Service from functioning properly. You will not be able to sign in or use authenticated features if session cookies are blocked.

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

• 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 > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Changes 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. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@oakslakegroup.com.