6ic

Cookie Files Policy

Last updated: August 18, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how 6ic.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit and use our social networking platform. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They contain information about your browsing activity and help websites remember your preferences and improve your user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by 6ic.com
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly:

Authentication and login sessions
Security features and fraud prevention
User preferences and settings
Shopping cart functionality (for marketplace)
Load balancing and performance optimization

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on 6ic.com:

Remember your language and region preferences
Save your theme and display settings
Remember your notification preferences
Customize content based on your interests
Remember items in your bookmarks or favorites

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our platform:

Track page views and user interactions
Measure platform performance and load times
Identify popular features and content
Understand user behavior patterns
Generate usage statistics and reports

This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve the platform for all users.

2.4 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to show relevant advertisements:

Display personalized ads based on your interests
Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
Share information with advertising partners
Enable social media advertising features

You can opt-out of advertising cookies through your cookie preferences.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:

Analytics Services

• Google Analytics
• Platform usage tracking
• Performance monitoring

Social Media Integration

• Facebook social plugins
• Twitter embed features
• YouTube video embedding

Advertising Networks

• Google Ads
• Facebook Advertising
• Retargeting services

Support Services

• Customer support chat
• Help desk systems
• Feedback collection tools

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use cookies.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Platform Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences through your account settings:

Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
Choose which types of cookies to allow or block
Update your preferences at any time
Clear existing cookies from your account

4.2 Browser Cookie Controls

You can also manage cookies through your web browser:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

5. Cookie Retention and Expiration

5.1 Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Authentication cookies: 30 days (or when you log out)
Preference cookies: 1 year
Analytics cookies: 2 years
Advertising cookies: 90 days

5.2 Manual Cookie Deletion

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your browser cache. You can also request that we delete your cookies through your account settings.

6. Cookies and Privacy

6.1 Personal Information

Cookies themselves do not contain personal information like your name or email address. However, they may contain unique identifiers that we can link to your account and personal information stored in our systems.

6.2 Data Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data and ensure it cannot be accessed by unauthorized parties. All cookie data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

6.3 Cross-Site Tracking

We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals and provide opt-out mechanisms for advertising cookies. We do not engage in cross-site tracking without your consent.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through the platform or via email.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your choices regarding them.

8. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your cookie preferences, contact us through:

• Cookie settings in your account
• Our Help Center
• The contact form in your account settings
• Our official support channels

We will respond to cookie-related inquiries promptly and help you understand and manage your cookie preferences.

Your cookie preferences matter to us

We use cookies to enhance your experience while respecting your privacy and giving you control over your data.