Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy applies to both whyruby.info and rubycommunity.org.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide essential functionality and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies only for essential website functionality:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • Authentication cookies: Remember your GitHub login status
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Cross-Domain Session Tokens

To provide seamless authentication across both whyruby.info and rubycommunity.org, we use secure, short-lived tokens (not cookies) to synchronize your login status. These tokens:

  • Are transmitted via URL parameter, not stored as cookies
  • Expire after 30 seconds and can only be used once
  • Are immediately deleted after successful session synchronization
  • Contain only your user identifier, no additional personal data

Analytics (No Cookies Required)

We use Nullitics, a privacy-first analytics service, to understand how visitors use our website. Nullitics:

  • Does not use any cookies
  • Does not store IP addresses or personal data
  • Is fully compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy, PECR, CCPA, and COPPA
  • Does not require a cookie consent banner

Cookies We Don't Use

We do not use:

  • Advertising cookies
  • Social media tracking cookies
  • Marketing or retargeting cookies

Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 30 days for login convenience
  • Security cookies: Last for the duration of your session

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set notifications for new cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect:

  • Your ability to stay logged in
  • Website security features
  • Your user preferences

Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

  • GitHub: For authentication (see GitHub's privacy policy)

Nullitics does not use cookies or store any data on your device.

These services operate according to their own privacy policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Check this page periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at hey@yurisidorov.com