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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our platform, and enabling certain features. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

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

  • Session cookies: Maintain your session while using our platform
  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in securely
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure website stability and performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
  • Theme cookies: Store your display preferences (light/dark mode)
  • User interface cookies: Remember your layout and view preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): Track page views, session duration, and user behavior
  • Vercel Analytics: Monitor website performance and Core Web Vitals
  • Usage tracking: Understand feature adoption and user flows

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners (currently not in use, but may be implemented in the future).

  • Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other platforms (if enabled)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing (when applicable)
  • Supabase: For authentication and database services
  • Vercel: For hosting and performance analytics

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookie duration depends on their type:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain for a specified period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
  • Google Analytics: _ga expires after 2 years, _gid after 24 hours
  • Authentication cookies: Typically 7-30 days, refreshed with activity

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Opt-Out Options

  • Google Analytics Opt-out: Download Browser Add-on
  • Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
  • Private/Incognito Mode: Browse without storing cookies

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential cookies: Cannot access secure areas of the website
  • Functional cookies: Reduced personalization and convenience
  • Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our services based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

Cookie Policy for Different Regions

European Union (GDPR)

For EU users, we comply with GDPR requirements. We will ask for your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

California (CCPA)

California residents have the right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but you can still manage your cookie preferences as described above.

Other Regions

We respect local privacy laws and regulations. If you have specific questions about how cookies are handled in your region, please contact us.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

Email: admin@cinear.io

Privacy inquiries: admin@cinear.io

Data Protection Officer: admin@cinear.io

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