Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 12, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies help us enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, and understanding how you use our Service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session | Session/7 days |
| site_access | Site password protection | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (timezone, date format) and providing personalized features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores display preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Note: We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly.
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service and deliver advertisements on and through the Service.
Third-party services we may use include:
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (if enabled)
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use your information.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COOKIES, TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES, OR PRIVACY PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD PARTIES. WE DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DATA COLLECTION, USE, OR DISCLOSURE BY THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH SERVICES ARE ACCESSED THROUGH OUR SERVICE. YOUR USE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND SUBJECT TO THAT THIRD PARTY'S TERMS AND PRIVACY POLICY.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:
5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may be unavailable or work differently
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser that persists even when you close the browser
- Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
- Web Beacons: Small graphics that may be included in emails or web pages
We use Local Storage for various purposes including:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| alpha-banner-dismissed | Remembers if you closed the alpha banner |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference |
These technologies are governed by this same Cookie Policy.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our Contact Page.
By continuing to use SessionPool, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.