Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

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