Cookie Policy

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our service.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in and secure
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how you use our service and improve it
• Functional Cookies: To provide enhanced functionality and personalization

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your login state and security
• CSRF Protection: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across servers for optimal performance

3.2 Authentication Cookies

These cookies help us keep you securely logged in:

• NextAuth.js Session: Manages your authentication state
• Security Tokens: Validates your identity for API requests

3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and settings:

• Theme Preferences: Remember your UI theme choice
• Language Settings: Store your preferred language
• Notification Settings: Remember your notification preferences

3.4 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our service:

• Usage Analytics: Track which features are most popular
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• User Journey Analysis: Understand how users navigate our site

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 Stripe

For payment processing and subscription management:

• Payment session management
• Fraud prevention
• Billing portal functionality

4.2 Google Analytics (if implemented)

For website analytics and performance monitoring:

• Traffic analysis
• User behavior tracking
• Conversion optimization

5. COOKIE DURATION

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Authentication Cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session

6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

6.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies through browser settings
• Third-party tracking through browser extensions
• Marketing cookies through our consent management

7. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you disable certain cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Some preferences may not be saved
• Payment processing may be affected
• We may not be able to provide personalized features

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or email.

9. CONTACT US

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: