Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 26, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
PIP uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our plant inventory management platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pip_sessionid |
Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated as you navigate between pages | 8 hours (or until logout) |
csrftoken |
Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks by validating form submissions | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
phoenixTheme |
Remembers your preferred theme setting (light or dark mode) | Persistent (localStorage) |
django_language |
Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year |
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
PIP is focused on providing a secure, privacy-respecting business tool. We do not use:
- Advertising cookies: We do not display ads or track you for advertising purposes
- Third-party tracking cookies: We do not allow third parties to place tracking cookies on our platform
- Social media cookies: We do not integrate social media tracking widgets
- Analytics cookies: We do not use third-party analytics services that track individual users
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your preferences:
- Theme preferences: Your light/dark mode selection
- UI settings: Sidebar state, table preferences, and other interface customizations
Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all or certain cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
To manage cookies in common 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 > Cookies and site data
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable essential cookies:
- You will not be able to log in to your account
- Form submissions will fail due to security protections
- The platform will not function correctly
We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
6. Session Security
For your protection, our session cookies include the following security features:
- HttpOnly: Session cookies cannot be accessed by JavaScript, protecting against XSS attacks
- Secure: In production, cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS
- SameSite: Cookies are restricted to same-site requests, protecting against CSRF attacks
- Automatic expiration: Sessions expire after 8 hours of inactivity
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will update the "Last Updated" date when changes are made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@invitromanager.com