Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Keeping you logged in across sessions
• Understanding how you use our service
• Displaying relevant content and features
• Improving performance and security

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we send cookies to your device. Your browser stores these cookies and sends them back to us with each subsequent request. This allows us to recognize your device and remember your preferences.

1.2 Types of Cookie Technologies

We use various similar technologies alongside traditional cookies:

• Web beacons/pixels: Tiny images embedded in emails and web pages
• Local storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
• Session storage: Temporary storage that clears when the browser closes
• IndexedDB: Database for storing structured data

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category:

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for the website to function properly.

Examples:

• Authentication tokens (keeping you logged in)
• Session management (maintaining your session across requests)
• Security tokens (preventing CSRF attacks)
• Preference storage (remembering your consent choices)

Duration: Session-based or persistent (up to 30 days)

Can be disabled: No — these cookies are necessary for the service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Language settings
• Timezone preferences
• Dashboard layout and customization
• Remembering form inputs

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Can be disabled: Yes — but some features may not work properly.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how users interact with our service.

Examples:

• Page views and user sessions
• Time spent on pages
• Click paths and navigation patterns
• Feature usage statistics
• Error tracking and monitoring

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

Can be disabled: Yes — your use of the service will not be affected.

Third-party services:

• Google Analytics (if enabled)
• Vercel Analytics
• PostHog or similar tools

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

Examples:

• Conversion tracking
• Retargeting campaigns
• A/B testing
• Affiliate tracking

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Can be disabled: Yes — these cookies are not essential for our service.

Current status: We do not currently use marketing cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

Here's how we specifically use cookies in our application:

3.1 Authentication and Security

• Session management: sf_session — Maintains your login state
• CSRF protection: Security tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery
• Authentication: sf_auth — Stores authentication tokens

3.2 User Preferences

• Theme: sf_theme — Remembers your light/dark mode preference
• Settings: sf_settings — Stores your app settings
• Localization: Language and timezone preferences

3.3 Analytics and Performance

• Usage tracking: Understanding which features are most popular
• Performance monitoring: Measuring page load times
• Error tracking: Capturing and analyzing errors
• User flows: Identifying navigation bottlenecks

3.4 A/B Testing

We may use cookies to:

• Serve different versions of features to users
• Track which version performs better
• Ensure consistent experience during testing

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our service may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Payment Processors

• Stripe: Uses cookies for checkout sessions and fraud prevention
• Paddle: Uses cookies for payment processing
• LemonSqueezy: Uses cookies for checkout management

These cookies are set only during payment processing and are not used for tracking outside of payment flows.

4.2 Analytics Services

• Vercel Analytics: Performance and usage metrics
• Google Analytics: User behavior analysis (if enabled)
• Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring

These services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies.

4.3 Content Delivery

• Cloudflare: DDoS protection and content delivery
• Vercel Edge Network: Content caching and delivery

4.4 Social Media

We may include social media sharing buttons or embeds. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content:

• Twitter/X
• LinkedIn
• GitHub

4.5 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of these external sites.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

5.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Manage preferences by category

Your preferences will be saved and can be changed at any time.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. See the next section for browser-specific instructions.

5.3 Effect of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

• You may not be able to log in or use certain features
• Your preferences won't be remembered between sessions
• Some pages may not display correctly
• Analytics data will not be collected

We recommend keeping essential and functional cookies enabled for the best experience.

6. Browser Settings Guide

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

6.1 Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy and security"
3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preferred option:
   • Allow all cookies
   • Block third-party cookies in Incognito
   • Block all cookies

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right
2. Select "Settings" → "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your preference
4. Click "Manage Exceptions" to set site-specific rules

6.3 Safari (macOS and iOS)

On Mac:

1. Open Safari → Preferences
2. Click "Privacy" tab
3. Choose how to handle cookies (block all, allow from current site, etc.)

On iPhone/iPad:

1. Open Settings → Safari
2. Under "Privacy & Security", choose "Block All Cookies" or "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking"

6.4 Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" → "Cookies and site permissions"
3. Choose "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
4. Select your preference

6.5 Brave Browser

1. Open Settings → Shields
2. Adjust cookie blocking settings
3. Use "Shields" icon in address bar for site-specific settings

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be effective when posted on this page.

7.1 Notification of Changes

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Website banner or popup notification
• Email notification (if you have an account)
• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

7.2 Your Options

When we make material changes, we will:

• Re-request your consent for non-essential cookies
• Allow you to review and update your preferences
• Provide clear information about what changed

8. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@example.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Address: [Your Company Address]

8.1 Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Opt-out of non-essential cookies
• Request information about stored data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.