Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

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

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

  • To enable certain functions of the service
  • To provide analytics and track usage patterns
  • To store your preferences and settings
  • To enable authentication and security features
  • To improve user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security features
  • Load balancing

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

  • Google Analytics (anonymized)
  • Page view tracking
  • User behavior analysis

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and customized content.

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language preferences
  • Display settings

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These services include:

  • Clerk: For authentication and user management
  • Supabase: For database and backend services
  • Vercel: For hosting and analytics
  • Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with our service

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can control cookies through:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings
  • Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept
  • Opt-out Links: Some analytics services provide direct opt-out mechanisms

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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

8. Cookie Retention Period

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication cookies: 30 days (or until logout)
  • Preference cookies: 12 months
  • Analytics cookies: 24 months

9. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When we detect that your browser is sending a DNT signal, we will not track your browsing activities across websites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, 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.

11. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@cuvspot.com.