Cookie Policy

Last Updated: (12-07-2026)

Welcome to Madar Search Engine.

This Cookie Policy explains how Madar Search Engine uses cookies and similar technologies across its current and future services.

This Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, which together govern the use of the Service.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• The Website
• Mobile Applications
• Browser Extensions
• APIs where applicable
• Merchant Services
• Experimental Features
• Future Digital Services operated by Madar

It does not apply to independent third-party websites or services.

2. What Are Cookies?

For purposes of this Policy, the term Cookies includes not only traditional browser cookies, but also similar technologies including:

• Session Storage
• Local Storage
• IndexedDB
• Cache Storage
• Service Workers
• Browser Storage
• Application Storage
• Device Identifiers where applicable
• Similar future technologies performing equivalent functions.

3. Core Principles

Madar follows several guiding principles regarding cookies:

• Data minimization.
• Operational necessity.
• Security by design.
• Transparency.
• No sale of personal information.
• Continuous improvement.

4. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

• Operate the Service.
• Maintain sessions.
• Preserve analysis progress.
• Support real-time updates.
• Improve performance.
• Remember language preferences.
• Remember country selection.
• Improve page loading.
• Restore interface state.
• Protect infrastructure.
• Detect abuse.
• Support API security.
• Generate aggregated operational analytics.

These technologies are intended to improve the Service rather than identify individual users.

5. What We Do Not Use Cookies For

Madar does not use cookies to:

• Sell Personal Information.
• Build advertising profiles for sale.
• Track users across unrelated third-party websites.
• Access information stored by other websites.
• Access personal files stored on user devices.
• Monitor user activity outside Madar services.

6. Types of Cookies We Use

Depending on the service being used, Madar may use different categories of cookies and similar technologies.

Not every category is used in every situation.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Service.

They may support:

• User sessions
• Analysis sessions
• Live updates
• Request validation
• Task management
• API operation
• Analysis lifecycle
• Security mechanisms

These cookies are not used for advertising purposes.

Preference Cookies

Preference technologies may remember:

• Selected language
• Selected country
• Interface direction
• User preferences
• Display settings

to improve user experience.

Performance Cookies

Performance technologies may help:

• Improve loading speed
• Reduce repeated requests
• Optimize caching
• Improve response time
• Improve infrastructure efficiency

Security Cookies

Security technologies may support:

• Session protection
• Abuse detection
• API protection
• Rate limiting
• Automated attack prevention
• Infrastructure security

Temporary Operational Storage

Temporary technologies may include:

• Session Storage
• Memory Cache
• Temporary Browser Storage

These exist solely for operational purposes.

7. Similar Technologies

Madar may also use:

• Local Storage
• Session Storage
• IndexedDB
• Cache Storage
• Service Workers

to improve performance and operational efficiency.

8. Operational Usage

These technologies may support:

• Search
• Product Analysis
• Real-Time Updates
• Translation
• APIs
• Mobile Applications
• Browser Extensions
• Merchant Services
• Future Digital Services

9. Third-Party Technologies

Some infrastructure providers may operate their own cookies or similar technologies, including providers of:

• Cloud hosting
• CDN services
• Infrastructure security
• Performance monitoring
• Artificial Intelligence services
• Cloud infrastructure

Their technologies are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

10. Managing Cookies

Users may control certain cookies and similar technologies, subject to the technical capabilities of their browser, device, operating system, and applicable law.

Depending on the platform used, users may be able to:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject certain non-essential cookies.
• Delete previously stored cookies.
• Configure browser permissions for future cookies.
• Delete Local Storage.
• Delete Session Storage.
• Delete IndexedDB.
• Clear Cache Storage.
• Remove application storage used by mobile applications.

The available options vary by browser and operating system.

11. Effects of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies or similar technologies may affect parts of the Service.

Possible effects include:

• Loss of language preferences.
• Loss of country preferences.
• Resetting interface settings.
• Loss of analysis session state.
• Reduced page restoration after refresh.
• Slower page loading.
• Repeated processing of certain operations.
• Reduced caching efficiency.
• Reduced performance optimization.

Essential operational cookies may remain necessary for the secure operation of the Service.

12. Cookie Retention

Different technologies have different retention periods depending on their operational purpose.

Typical Retention Schedule

Technology

Typical Retention

Session Cookies

Until session expiration

Local Storage

Until deleted or replaced

Session Storage

Until browser tab or session closes

Cache Storage

Until cache expiration or resource updates

IndexedDB

Until deleted or operationally replaced

Preference Storage

Until modified by the user

Temporary Performance Storage

According to operational lifecycle

Security Storage

According to operational security requirements

Retention periods may change as the Service evolves.

13. Mobile Applications and Future Services

Future mobile applications, browser extensions, merchant services, and APIs may use storage technologies that differ from traditional browser cookies.

The principles described in this Policy apply equally to those technologies whenever they perform equivalent operational functions.

14. User Choices

Subject to applicable law, users may:

• Learn which technologies are used.
• Understand their purposes.
• Disable non-essential technologies where available.
• Delete locally stored information through browser or device settings.
• Contact Madar regarding any questions relating to this Policy.

These choices do not necessarily apply to technologies required for the secure and reliable operation of the Service.

15. Changes to this Policy

Madar may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• New services.
• New applications.
• New storage technologies.
• Legal developments.
• Security improvements.
• Operational enhancements.

Updated versions become effective upon publication unless otherwise stated.

16. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be submitted through the official contact methods published by Madar.

17. Final Provisions

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of Madar's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

If any provision of this Policy is found invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.