Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and keeping you signed in.

How We Use Cookies

LandDiscounter uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality. Here's what cookies we use and why:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`session`	Maintains your login session and tracks your authentication state	Session (or 30 days with "Remember Me")
`csrf_token`	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks for your security	24 hours (resets at midnight Pacific time)
`remember_token`	Keeps you signed in for 30 days when you check "Remember me"	30 days

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`cookie_consent`	Remembers that you've accepted our cookie policy	365 days

Detailed Cookie Information

Purpose: These cookies keep you logged in and maintain your session across pages.

What we store:

Your user ID (encrypted)
Login timestamp
Session expiration time

Security: All session data is encrypted and secured with industry-standard protocols. Sessions expire automatically for your protection.

Purpose: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) tokens protect you from malicious attacks.

How it works:

Every form submission includes a unique security token
The token verifies that the request came from you, not an attacker
Tokens reset daily at midnight Pacific time to ensure maximum security

Why it's important: Without CSRF protection, attackers could trick you into performing unwanted actions on our website.

Purpose: When you check "Remember me for 30 days" at login, we store a secure token.

Benefits:

Stay logged in for 30 days without re-entering your password
Quick access to your account and contracts
Seamless experience across multiple visits

Control: You can opt out by simply not checking the "Remember me" box when logging in. You can also log out at any time to clear all authentication cookies.

Managing Your Cookies

You're in Control

While essential cookies are required for the website to function, you have control over how cookies are used:

Remember Me: Choose whether to stay logged in for 30 days by checking or unchecking the box at login
Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
Log Out: Logging out immediately clears your session and remember me cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions:

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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies for authentication
Payment Processors: PayPal may set cookies when processing payments

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective companies' privacy policies, not ours.

Data Protection & Privacy

Your Data is Safe

We take your privacy seriously. All cookies are:

Encrypted and secured using industry standards
Used only for legitimate purposes as described in this policy
Never shared with third parties for marketing purposes
Automatically expired when no longer needed
Protected with HTTPS encryption during transmission

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.