Last updated: March 18, 2025
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their sites are being used. Each cookie contains a small amount of data — typically an anonymous unique identifier — that is sent from the website's server to your browser and stored on your device.
Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code, carry viruses, or transmit malware. They are passive data files that are read by the website server when your browser makes a request to that server. Cookies can only be read by the domain that created them; a cookie set by latentforce.org cannot be read by any other website.
In addition to traditional cookies, this policy also covers similar tracking technologies including web beacons (transparent images used to track page views), local storage (browser-based storage mechanisms similar to cookies but with different characteristics), and session storage (temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser). When we say "cookies" in this policy, we are referring to all of these technologies unless the context indicates otherwise.
Latentforce uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (latentforce.org) and in our inference platform for specific, legitimate purposes. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, track you across third-party websites for advertising purposes, or sell information derived from cookies to data brokers or advertisers.
Our cookies fall into the following categories, each described in detail in the sections below: essential cookies that are required for basic website functionality; analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our website; functional cookies that remember your preferences and settings; and security cookies that help protect your account and our infrastructure.
We have designed our cookie use to be minimal and proportionate. We only set cookies that serve a clear purpose for operating our website or improving your experience. If you would like to understand exactly which cookies are currently active in your browser from our domain, you can view them using your browser's developer tools (typically accessible via F12 or right-click → Inspect, then navigating to the Application or Storage tab).
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website and platform to function. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, account authentication, security features, and access to secure areas of our platform. These cookies do not collect information that could be used for marketing and cannot be switched off in our systems — without them, the services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples of essential cookies we use include:
Session Cookie (session_id): A temporary cookie that maintains your login session when you are authenticated to the Latentforce platform. This cookie contains a cryptographically random session identifier that maps to your authentication state on our servers. It does not contain your username, password, or any personal information. This cookie expires when you close your browser or after a configurable inactivity timeout (default 24 hours). Duration: session or up to 24 hours.
CSRF Token (csrf_token): A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. This cookie contains a random token that is validated on every form submission and API request to ensure the request originated from our website rather than from a malicious third-party page. Duration: session.
Cookie Consent (cookieConsent): A localStorage entry (not a traditional cookie) that records your cookie preferences — whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies. This allows us to respect your preferences across browsing sessions without asking you again on every page visit. This preference is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers. Duration: persistent (until cleared by you).
Load Balancer Cookie (lb_route): A technical cookie used by our infrastructure to route your requests to the same server instance during a session, ensuring session state consistency when you are using the authenticated platform. This cookie contains only a server routing identifier and no personal information. Duration: session.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They allow us to measure the number of visitors, understand which pages are most popular, see how visitors navigate from page to page, identify technical errors, and understand which types of content or features attract the most interest. This information helps us improve our website's content, performance, and user experience.
The analytics data we collect is aggregated and anonymized — we are interested in patterns of behavior across many visitors, not in tracking individual users. Our analytics setup is configured to minimize personal data collection: IP addresses are anonymized before storage, and we do not enable any cross-site tracking or advertising features in our analytics tools.
Website Analytics (_analytics_session, _analytics_visitor): We use privacy-respecting analytics software to track aggregate website usage. These cookies distinguish between new and returning visitors, measure session duration, track which pages are visited, and record referring sources (how you arrived at our website). No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies. Duration: session cookie (_analytics_session, expires when browser closes) and persistent cookie (_analytics_visitor, up to 13 months).
Performance Monitoring: We collect aggregate performance metrics — page load times, JavaScript errors, broken resource links — to monitor and improve website performance. This data does not identify individual users and is used solely for technical performance optimization. Duration: session.
You can opt out of analytics cookies by selecting "Manage Preferences" in our cookie banner or by using browser extensions that block analytics tracking. Opting out of analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our website or platform.
Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They help us deliver a more consistent experience by remembering your preferences across sessions so you do not have to re-enter them on every visit.
Theme Preference (ui_theme): If our platform offers a light/dark mode toggle or other UI customization options, this cookie remembers your preferred setting so it persists across sessions. Duration: up to 12 months.
Language / Region Preference (ui_locale): If you have selected a language or regional format preference, this cookie stores that selection. Duration: up to 12 months.
Dashboard Layout (dashboard_prefs): For authenticated platform users, this cookie stores your dashboard layout preferences, widget configurations, and display settings. This reduces the need to reconfigure your view on every login. Duration: up to 12 months.
Functional cookies can be disabled, but doing so may affect website functionality and the personalization features described above. Your settings may reset to defaults on each visit.
Security cookies are used to help protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access and malicious activity. These cookies work in conjunction with our server-side security systems to detect and prevent abuse.
Bot Detection (bot_check): A short-lived cookie used by our security infrastructure to distinguish legitimate browser requests from automated bot traffic. This cookie is set during page load and contains a cryptographic challenge response. It does not identify you personally. Duration: up to 1 hour.
Rate Limit Tracking (rate_limit_token): For authenticated API users, a cookie that tracks request rate in conjunction with server-side rate limiting. This helps us enforce fair usage policies and protect the platform against denial-of-service conditions. Duration: session.
Account Activity (last_activity): A cookie that records the timestamp of your last interaction with the platform, used to implement automatic session timeout for security. Duration: session.
Some third-party services that we use to operate our website may set their own cookies. We have minimized third-party cookie use to services that are necessary for website operation or that provide clear value. Where third-party cookies are present, we have listed them below.
Embedded Media (Vimeo, Wistia): If our website or platform embeds video content, the video provider may set cookies to track video engagement (play, pause, watch time). These cookies are set only when you interact with embedded video content. We use privacy-enhanced embedding modes where available, which delay cookie setting until you click play. You can block these cookies by not playing embedded videos or by using browser extensions that block third-party cookies.
Customer Support Chat: If we use a third-party chat widget for customer support, that service may set cookies to maintain your chat session and identify returning users. These cookies are necessary for the chat feature to function correctly. If you do not use the chat feature, these cookies are not activated.
We do not use third-party advertising networks, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking pixels. We do not allow third-party advertising cookies to be set through our website.
You have several options for controlling the cookies set by our website:
Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can access this banner again at any time by clearing your cookieConsent localStorage entry (in your browser's developer tools under Application → Local Storage) and refreshing the page.
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The exact steps vary by browser:
— In Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
— In Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
— In Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
— In Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent some features of our website from working correctly, including account authentication and preference saving. We recommend using selective cookie blocking rather than blocking all cookies if you wish to maintain full website functionality.
Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that websites can respond to. We respect DNT signals by disabling our analytics cookies when a DNT signal is detected. Essential and security cookies are not affected by DNT signals.
Opt-Out Tools: For analytics cookies specifically, you may also opt out through the analytics provider's opt-out mechanisms, if available. Details are provided in the analytics section of this policy.
The table below summarizes the retention periods for each category of cookies described in this policy:
Essential cookies: Session duration (until browser close) or up to 24 hours for authenticated sessions.
Analytics cookies: Session cookie expires on browser close; visitor cookie persists up to 13 months.
Functional cookies: Up to 12 months from last activity.
Security cookies: Session duration or up to 1 hour for bot detection.
Third-party cookies: Duration set by third-party providers; typically session or up to 12 months.
You can delete all cookies from your browser at any time using your browser's history-clearing tools. Deleting cookies will require you to re-enter your login credentials and re-accept the cookie banner on your next visit.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our website evolves or as legal requirements change. We will post the updated Cookie Policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify registered users by email or through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Latentforce, Inc.
500 Boylston Street, Suite 1000
Boston, MA 02116
United States
Email: privacy@latentforce.org