Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ritual OS LLC d/b/a Cortex ("Cortex," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at launchcortex.ai and within our web application (collectively, the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, operate more efficiently, and provide information to site operators. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are integrated into the site ("third-party cookies").

Similar technologies include pixel tags, web beacons, local storage, and device fingerprinting, which serve comparable purposes. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To operate the Site and provide core functionality
• To authenticate your session and keep you logged in
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how you use the Site so we can improve it
• To ensure the security of your account and the Platform

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, security, and navigation. Without these cookies, the Site cannot operate properly. These cookies do not require your consent.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your dashboard layout preferences, selected team views, or onboarding progress. They do not track your activity across other websites.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information about pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns. This information is aggregated and used solely to improve the Site. We do not use analytics data to identify individual users or to build advertising profiles.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services integrated into the Site may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. The following third parties may set cookies when you use the Site:

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. We do not allow third parties to use cookies on our Site for advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking purposes.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies (functional and analytics cookies). You may:

• Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept" on the banner
• Reject non-essential cookies by clicking "Reject" or managing your preferences
• Manage preferences by selecting which categories of cookies you wish to allow

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled because they are required for the Site to function.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the Site footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site.

5. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to the cookie controls we provide on the Site, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies entirely or block only third-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set

Instructions for 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 > Manage and Delete Cookies

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. If you disable strictly necessary cookies, you may be unable to log in or use the Platform.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is no industry consensus on how to respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals. If we adopt a DNT standard in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or in applicable law. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated consistent with our Privacy Policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at: Cortex Email: privacy@launchcortex.ai