Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing site usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality like authentication and security. These cookies do not require consent.

• Session cookies for authentication
• Security cookies for fraud prevention
• Cookie consent preferences

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies require your consent.

• Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. These cookies require your consent.

• Language preferences
• Theme preferences
• User interface customization

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

We currently do not use advertising or targeting cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through:

• Our cookie consent banner (appears on first visit)
• The "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Your browser settings

Note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your user experience and some features may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (anonymized)
• Supabase: For authentication and database services

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for 30-365 days depending on type
• Consent cookies: Stored for 12 months

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, DPDP Act, and US state privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request information about cookies we use
• Delete cookies through your browser settings

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

hello@universalprivacylayer.com