What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
How We Use Cookies
Tower Garden Tracker uses cookies for several purposes:
- To keep you logged in to your account
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how our service is used
- To improve our website performance
- To provide personalized content and recommendations
- To ensure security and prevent fraud
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Basic website functionality
- Load balancing and performance optimization
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Page views and user journeys
- Feature usage and performance metrics
- Error tracking and debugging information
- Device and browser information
Third-party services: Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Form data and user preferences
- Customized dashboard layouts
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve website performance:
- Page load times and optimization
- Content delivery and caching
- Server response monitoring
- Resource usage tracking
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
Supabase (Authentication & Database)
Used for user authentication and data storage
Vercel (Hosting & Analytics)
Used for website hosting and performance analytics
Google Analytics (Optional)
Used for website usage analytics (if enabled)
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can opt out through:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting
- Our cookie preferences center (when available)
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the service to work properly.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Authentication Cookies: Typically last 30 days
- Preference Cookies: Usually last 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Typically last 2 years
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@towergarden-tracker.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: Tower Garden Tracker Privacy Team
123 Garden Street, Green City, GC 12345