Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

ArmoryFlow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our Service
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • Provide security and prevent fraud
  • Deliver relevant content and features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

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

Purpose:

  • Authentication (keep you logged in)
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Session management
  • Load balancing

Examples:

  • sb-access-token - Supabase authentication
  • sb-refresh-token - Session refresh
  • __Secure-next-auth.session-token - Session cookie

Duration: Session or up to 30 days

3.2 Functionality Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience.

Purpose:

  • Remember language preferences
  • Store display settings (theme, layout)
  • Remember form inputs
  • Store notification preferences

Examples:

  • user_preferences - User settings
  • theme - Display theme preference

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting anonymous information.

Purpose:

  • Measure page views and user behavior
  • Track feature usage and engagement
  • Identify bugs and performance issues
  • Generate usage statistics

Third-Party Services:

  • Vercel Analytics: Page views and performance metrics
  • Vercel Speed Insights: Performance monitoring

Duration: Up to 2 years

Note: These services collect anonymized data and do not identify individual users.

3.4 Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us improve Service performance and loading speeds.

Purpose:

  • Cache frequently accessed content
  • Optimize resource loading
  • Monitor load times
  • Detect errors and downtime

Duration: Session to 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Supabase (Authentication & Database)

4.2 Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)

4.3 Stripe (Payment Processing)

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies

5.2 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. When enabled, we will respect this preference for non-essential cookies. Note that essential cookies required for Service functionality will still be set.

5.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings or use privacy-focused browsers that block tracking by default.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience using ArmoryFlow:

If You Disable Essential Cookies:

  • You will not be able to log in or stay logged in
  • The Service may not function properly
  • Security features may be compromised

If You Disable Optional Cookies:

  • You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
  • Some features may not work as expected
  • We won't be able to improve the Service based on usage data
  • You may see less relevant content

7. Other Tracking Technologies

7.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save data locally on your device for improved performance and offline functionality. This data is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly sync it.

7.2 Web Beacons (Pixels)

We may use web beacons (transparent images) in emails to track if messages are opened. This helps us understand email engagement and improve our communications.

7.3 Log Files

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information and store it in log files. This includes IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and timestamps. This information is used for system administration, security, and analytics.

8. International Users

If you are located in the European Union or other regions with laws governing data collection and use:

  • We will obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • You can withdraw consent at any time by managing your browser settings
  • You have the right to object to cookie-based tracking
  • We comply with GDPR requirements for cookie consent

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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 notify you of significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

11. Contact Us

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

ArmoryFlow Privacy Team

Email: privacy@armoryflow.com

General Support: support@armoryflow.com

By continuing to use ArmoryFlow, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.