Cookie Policy
At Elion.social, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your user experience and ensure the efficient operation of our platform. This policy explains which cookies are used, for what purposes, and how you can manage them.
1. What Is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files saved to your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit a website. These files help the platform recognise you and remember your preferences.
2. Types of Cookies Used and Their Purposes
The following types of cookies are used on our platform: Essential Cookies: Required for the platform's core functions (security, session management, etc.) to work. Analytics and Performance Cookies: Data is collected through tools such as Google Analytics to monitor platform traffic and improve user experience. Functionality and Personalisation Cookies: Used to algorithmically surface content and posts relevant to your interests. Advertising and Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant ads via Google AdSense and other advertising networks, and to measure their performance.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Elion.social works with third-party providers for advertising and analytics services. These service providers may place cookies subject to their own privacy policies. Key services used: Google Analytics (for analytics) Google AdSense (for advertising)
4. Cookie Management and Preferences
You are in full control of cookie usage: Browser Settings: You can block or delete cookies from your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may cause some platform features to stop working. Cookie Consent Banner: As required by EU law, you can manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner shown on your first visit to the platform. Even if you select "Reject All", the platform continues to function, but personalised advertising and analytics cookies will not be loaded.
5. Data Retention
Data collected through cookies is retained for as long as necessary for the purposes of processing, or for as long as required by legal obligations.