Cookie Policy
Our cookie policy and how we use them
Last updated: January 3, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. This policy explains how Sparlo uses cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Cookies
We use a minimal set of cookies necessary to provide and improve our Service. We prioritize your privacy and avoid unnecessary tracking.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Keeps you logged in and maintains your session | Session / 30 days |
| Security | CSRF protection and security tokens | Session |
| Preferences | Remembers your theme and language settings | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Activity | Remembers your recent reports and searches | 30 days |
| UI State | Preserves sidebar and panel states | Session |
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
We use PostHog for privacy-focused product analytics. These cookies are only set after you accept analytics cookies via our consent banner:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog analytics: tracks page views, feature usage, and conversion funnels to improve the Service | 1 year |
| posthog_session_id | Groups page views into sessions for usage analysis | Session |
You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or using browser privacy settings. Analytics data is not used for advertising and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies We Do Not Use
We respect your privacy and do not use:
- Advertising cookies - We do not show ads or track you for advertising purposes
- Third-party tracking cookies - We do not allow social media or ad networks to track you on our site
- Cross-site tracking - We do not track your activity across other websites
Third-Party Services
Some features of our Service use third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
- Stripe - For payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and process payments securely. Stripe Privacy Policy
- Supabase - For authentication. Supabase sets cookies to maintain your login session. Supabase Privacy Policy
- PostHog - For product analytics (consent required). PostHog helps us understand how users interact with the Service. PostHog Privacy Policy
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
Browser-Specific Instructions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some security features may be affected
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save preferences and improve performance. Local storage works similarly to cookies but can store more data. You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@sparlo.ai.