How CiteGEO uses cookies and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for CiteGEO to function properly. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in, navigate the dashboard, or use core features.
Cookie
Purpose
Duration
Session token
Keeps you logged in to your account
Until you log out or session expires
Auth token (JWT)
Authenticates API requests on your behalf
Set expiry period
CSRF token
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
Per session
You cannot disable essential cookies — they are necessary for the application to work. If you block them, CiteGEO will not function correctly.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics GA4)
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with CiteGEO. This helps us identify popular features, fix usability issues, and improve the platform.
Analytics cookies collect anonymous data such as:
Pages you visit and how long you spend on each
How you arrived at CiteGEO (search engine, social media, direct link)
Your general geographic region (country/city level, not exact location)
Browser type and device category (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Analytics cookies do not collect your name, email, or any personally identifiable information.
How to Opt Out
You can disable Google Analytics cookies in several ways:
Adjust your browser's cookie settings to block third-party cookies
Use a privacy-focused browser or browser extension that blocks tracking scripts
No Advertising or Tracking Cookies
CiteGEO does not use:
Advertising cookies
Tracking pixels (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
Retargeting cookies
Cross-site tracking cookies
We believe in privacy-first analytics. We only track what we need to improve the product, and we do it with minimal, anonymous data.
Managing Your Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Privacy" or "Security" settings. Here are links to cookie management for major browsers: