Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit the Welp Platform. They allow us to recognize your device, secure your access, and remember your preferences over time. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your device until deleted).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on Welp. Specifically, they help us:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and unauthorized access.
• Preferences: Remember your language settings and location (e.g., Malé vs. Hulhumalé).
• Performance: Analyze how our Platform is used to improve speed and reliability.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into the following categories:

• Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary for the Platform to function. You cannot opt-out of these.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your username.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor interactions by collecting and reporting information anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements (though Welp minimizes ad usage).

4. Managing Your Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Platform, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.