Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how MGC Developments uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://mgcdevelopments.com and associated applications including MGC AutoPost. By continuing to use our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described here.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners. Cookies set by us are "first-party cookies." Cookies set by third parties (such as integrated platforms) are "third-party cookies."
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Keeps you logged in securely. Contains a JWT session token. | 24 hours (auto-refreshed) | Required |
| Session | Maintains your active session while navigating the dashboard. | Session | Required |
| Security (CSRF) | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | Required |
| Preferences | Remembers UI settings such as selected workspace and display mode. | 1 year | Required |
| Remember Me | Keeps you logged in for 14 days when "Remember Me" is selected. | 14 days | Optional |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised usage data to help us improve the Service. | Up to 1 year | Optional |
3. Third-Party Cookies
When you connect social media accounts through our Service, those platforms may set their own cookies during OAuth authorization. These are governed by the respective platform's own policies:
- Meta (Facebook & Instagram): facebook.com/policies/cookies
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
- Google (YouTube): policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
- TikTok: tiktok.com/legal/cookie-policy
4. Website Cookies (WordPress)
The MGC Developments main website uses WordPress, which may set these additional cookies:
- Comment cookies: If you leave a comment, your name and email may be saved as cookies for 1 year for convenience.
- Login cookies: Login session cookies lasting 2 days and screen preference cookies lasting 1 year are set when you log in.
- Edit cookies: A temporary 1-day cookie indicating the post ID is set when you publish or edit a post. Contains no personal data.
5. How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in. Browser guides:
6. Do Not Track
Our Service currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals as there is no universal standard for interpreting them. We treat all users consistently in accordance with this policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.