1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and understand how our service is used. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and protecting your privacy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are used for:
- Maintaining your authentication session
- Remembering your privacy preferences
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. All information collected is anonymous:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How long users spend on the site
- Which pages are most popular
- Browser and device information (anonymized)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized experience:
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Language preferences
- UI settings
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Supabase: For authentication and session management
5. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-2 years)
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Authentication Cookies: Expire based on your login settings
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies (individually or all at once)
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
7. Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser, or using privacy-focused browsers.
8. Impact of Blocking Cookies
While you can block cookies, doing so may impact your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Blocking may break site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality
- Preference Cookies: You'll need to reset preferences each visit
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]