Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function: | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | |-------------|---------|----------|------| | Session cookie | Authentication and session management | Session | httpOnly | Why no consent?: These cookies are essential for logged-in users. Without them, you cannot access your account.

2.2 Analytics (Cookieless Mode)

We use PostHog for analytics in cookieless mode, which means:

✅ No persistent cookies are stored
✅ No cookie consent banner required
✅ Analytics use first-party, session-only tracking
✅ No cross-site tracking

This approach respects your privacy while still allowing us to improve the Service.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We do not currently use third-party cookies (e.g., advertising trackers). If this changes, we will:

Update this policy
Show a cookie consent banner
Allow you to opt out

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

**Chrome**: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
**Firefox**: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
**Safari**: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
**Edge**: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to Branchverse.

4.2 Our Cookie Preferences (Future)

If we introduce non-essential cookies, we will provide a cookie preferences center where you can:

View all cookies we use
Enable/disable non-essential cookies
See the purpose of each cookie

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new cookies or change how we use them. Changes will be reflected here and, if material, notified on the Service.

6. Contact

For questions about cookies, contact us at: Email: privacy@branchverse.app --- *This Cookie Policy explains how Branchverse uses cookies in compliance with UK GDPR and EU GDPR.*