Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 4, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device that contain data about your browsing activity. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device).
Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
You cannot disable these cookies as they are required for SwipeCare to operate.
2. Preference Cookies
These remember your settings and choices:
- Language preference
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Display preferences
- Search filters and saved searches
3. Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how users interact with SwipeCare:
- Page views and navigation paths
- Features used and time spent
- Device and browser information
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
These cookies are anonymous and do not identify you personally. Services include Google Analytics and Supabase analytics.
4. Marketing Cookies
If you consent to marketing communications, we may use cookies to:
- Remember marketing preferences
- Track campaign effectiveness
- Personalize content recommendations
- Enable retargeting ads on other platforms (if you consent)
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may place cookies on your device:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Google Analytics: Usage analytics
- Supabase: Authentication and session management
- Unsplash: Image loading and tracking
- Social media platforms: If you use social login
These third parties have their own cookie policies. Visit their websites for more information.
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Allow specific cookies while blocking others
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent SwipeCare from functioning properly.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt-out of specific types of cookies:
- Analytics: Disable Google Analytics by installing their opt-out browser extension
- Marketing: Uncheck "Marketing" preferences in your account settings
- Behavioral Ads: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. While we respect DNT signals, they are not currently industry standards. We will honor them to the extent possible.
Specific Cookie Names
Example cookies used by SwipeCare (names may vary):
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| auth-token | Essential | Authentication | Session |
| session_id | Essential | Session management | Session |
| preferences | Preference | User preferences | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| marketing_consent | Marketing | Marketing opt-in | 1 year |
GDPR & CCPA Compliance
We comply with cookie regulations in the EU (GDPR) and California (CCPA):
- We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
- We provide clear information about cookie purposes
- You can request deletion of cookie data (see Privacy Policy)
Cookie Updates
We may update this policy as we add new features or services. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for changes.
Questions?
For questions about cookies, contact:
Email: legal@swipecare.io
Address: SwipeCare, [Your Business Address]
See our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.