Cookie Policy
PurpleScan values your privacy and is committed to being transparent about how we use cookies on our website. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how they help us provide our services.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Our use of cookies
PurpleScan uses minimal cookies to ensure our service works properly. We only use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website.
Cookies we use
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| prplscan_auth | PHP session identifier used for authentication. This cookie is only set when you log in, subscribe, or perform actions that require maintaining your session. | Session (expires when you close your browser) |
| prplscan_remember_me | Optional cookie that keeps you logged in across browser sessions. Only set if you check "Remember me" when logging in. | 1 week |
Third-Party Cookies (Cloudflare Turnstile)
We use Cloudflare Turnstile for CAPTCHA verification to protect our forms from automated abuse. Cloudflare may set the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Proves that you've passed the CAPTCHA challenge and allows you to access protected forms. | 30 minutes |
For more information about Cloudflare's privacy practices, please visit Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Note: We do not use any tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies. All cookies are strictly necessary for security and functionality.
When are cookies set?
PurpleScan cookies:
prplscan_authis set when you log in, subscribe, or perform actions requiring authenticationprplscan_remember_meis only set if you check "Remember me" during login
Cloudflare cookies:
cf_clearanceis set when you complete a CAPTCHA challenge on forms
If you're just browsing our public pages without interacting with forms or logging in, no cookies are set.
Managing cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Please note:
- Disabling the
prplscan_authcookie will prevent you from logging in - Disabling the
prplscan_remember_mecookie means you'll need to log in each time you visit - Disabling Cloudflare cookies may prevent you from submitting forms protected by CAPTCHA
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@prplscan.com.