Cookie Policy

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

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and web beacons, which serve similar purposes.

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication cookies to keep you signed in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences during a visit
• Load balancing cookies to ensure reliable service

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Language preferences
• Display settings (theme, layout)
• Recently viewed content
• Form data for convenience

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Service:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Features used most frequently
• Error tracking and performance monitoring
• User journey analysis

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

• Authentication providers (Google) for sign-in functionality
• Analytics services for usage tracking
• Error monitoring services for stability

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

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

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 signed in.

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time through your account settings.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close the browser
• Accept cookies from specific sites only

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service.

Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" setting. We currently respond to Do Not Track signals by limiting non-essential cookies when detected.

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:

• UI state and preferences
• Cached data for performance
• Draft content to prevent data loss

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.

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 post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: legal@theredthread.app