Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by other services (e.g., analytics providers)
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. Without them, certain features would not work.

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate the Service
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Session management: Remember your actions during a browsing session

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Preferences: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode, language)
• User interface: Remember your UI preferences (e.g., collapsed/expanded sections)
• Recent searches: Store your recent search history locally

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.

• Usage statistics: Track which pages are visited and how long users stay
• Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and slow pages
• Feature usage: Understand which features are most popular

We use Vercel Analytics, which is privacy-friendly and does not track individual users across sites.

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable).

• Ad targeting: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
• Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Retargeting: Show you ads for the Service on other websites

Currently, we do not use marketing cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

3. Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Vercel Analytics

• Purpose: Privacy-friendly analytics
• Data collected: Page views, referrers, device type (anonymized)
• Privacy policy: Vercel Privacy Policy

4.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

• Purpose: Fraud detection and secure payment processing
• Data collected: Payment information, device fingerprint
• Privacy policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

4.3 OAuth Providers (Google, GitHub)

• Purpose: Authentication
• Data collected: As per their privacy policies
• Privacy policies:
  • Google Privacy Policy
  • GitHub Privacy Statement

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Store your preferences and settings
• Cache data for offline functionality
• Remember your recent searches

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it manually or through browser settings.

5.2 Session Storage

We use session storage for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab.

5.3 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (small transparent images) in emails to track:

• Whether you opened an email
• Which links you clicked

You can disable web beacons by disabling images in your email client.

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit the Service, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

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

You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies: Prevent any cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• Receive notifications: Get alerts when cookies are set

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Essential cookies are required for the Service to work properly.

6.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we will update this policy if we implement DNT support in the future.

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. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Displaying a prominent notice on the Service
• Sending you an email (if you have an account)
• Requesting your consent again (if required by law)

8. Contact Us

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