Last updated: December 27, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Integrity Engine uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our Service. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and secure login
- Session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your preferences (such as language or theme)
These cookies cannot be disabled as the Service would not function without them.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our Service by remembering choices you make:
- Your display preferences (dark/light mode)
- Your dashboard layout preferences
- Recently accessed features
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Features used most frequently
- Error reports and performance data
We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track you across websites or sell your data to third parties.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Authentication and session management | Essential |
| Stripe | Payment processing (only on billing pages) | Essential |
| Vercel Analytics | Privacy-focused performance analytics | Analytics |
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication and security.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and keep you logged in.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in common browsers:
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to use the Service as it requires authentication. Disabling other cookies may affect certain features or your overall experience.
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Used to store preferences and cached data to improve performance.
- IndexedDB: Used for offline functionality and storing larger amounts of structured data.
These technologies are subject to the same policies as cookies and can be cleared through your browser settings.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect these signals and do not track users who have enabled this feature for marketing purposes.
8. 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 policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@theintegrityengine.com
- Contact Page: /contact