Cookie Policy

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, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit or navigate between pages.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). First-party cookies are controlled by us, while third-party cookies are controlled by external services such as analytics providers and payment processors. Both types may be either "session cookies," which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes that are essential to providing you with a secure and functional experience on the Service. These include authenticating your identity when you log in, maintaining your session as you navigate between pages, protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, and remembering your preferences and settings.

We also use cookies to understand how you and other visitors interact with the Service. This helps us identify which features are most useful, which pages are visited most frequently, and where users encounter difficulties. This information enables us to make informed decisions about how to improve and develop the Service. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or to build profiles about your browsing activity across other websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security protections. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly, and you would not be able to log in, maintain a session, or perform audits. Because these cookies are required for basic functionality, they are always active and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for session management.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting information about the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and which features you use most frequently. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. We use this information to improve the Service's performance, identify usability issues, and prioritize new feature development. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings without affecting the core functionality of the Service.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred dashboard layout, the last audit module tab you were viewing, or your notification preferences. If you disable functional cookies, the Service will still work, but you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites and are used solely to enhance your experience on our platform.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, the following third-party services may set cookies on your device when you use the Service:

• Stripe: Our payment processor uses cookies to facilitate secure payment transactions, detect fraud, and remember your payment preferences. These cookies are set when you interact with our billing or checkout pages. Stripe's cookie practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at stripe.com/privacy.
• Supabase: Our authentication and database provider uses cookies to manage user sessions and authentication tokens. These are essential cookies that enable secure login and session persistence. Supabase processes this data as a data processor acting on our behalf in accordance with our data processing agreement.
• Analytics Providers: We may use third-party analytics services that set their own cookies to collect anonymized usage data. These cookies track information such as the number of visitors, traffic sources, and pages viewed. The data collected is aggregated and does not include personal information. You can opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings or by using browser extensions designed for that purpose.

We do not control the cookies set by third-party services and are not responsible for their cookie practices. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they handle your data.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete essential cookies, some parts of the Service may not function properly. You may be unable to log in, your session may not persist between page navigations, and certain security features may be compromised. We recommend only disabling non-essential cookies (analytics and functional) if you wish to limit cookie usage while maintaining full access to the Service.

You can also opt out of specific analytics tracking by installing browser extensions such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents analytics cookies from being set by Google Analytics on any website you visit.

6. Cookie Duration

The cookies we use fall into two categories based on how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. We use session cookies to maintain your authenticated state as you navigate between pages during a single browsing session. These cookies do not persist after the browser is closed and are used solely for the duration of your visit.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your login credentials (so you don't have to sign in every time), store your preferences, and collect analytics data over multiple sessions. The typical durations for our persistent cookies are as follows:

• Authentication tokens: Up to 7 days (refreshed automatically when you use the Service)
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (set by third-party analytics providers)

You can view and delete individual cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser's developer tools or cookie management settings. Deleting authentication cookies will require you to log in again on your next visit.

7. Changes to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes that significantly affect how we use cookies, we will provide notice through the Service or by other means as appropriate. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: