🍪Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Cookies We Use

AdaptiveShop uses only essential cookies necessary for the Platform to function properly. We do not use optional or non-essential cookies.

2.1 Authentication Cookies (Essential)

2.2 Local Storage (Not Cookies, But Similar)

We use minimal browser local storage for temporary data, such as:

• Pending terms acceptance status during login flow
• Temporary form data to improve user experience

Local storage is not transmitted to our servers and is cleared when you clear your browser data.

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

AdaptiveShop does NOT use:

• Advertising Cookies: We do not serve ads or use advertising networks
• Third-Party Tracking Cookies: No Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Mixpanel, or similar
• Social Media Cookies: No Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or other social media tracking pixels
• Cross-Site Tracking: We do not track your activity across other websites
• Marketing or Retargeting Cookies: We do not use cookies to target you with ads elsewhere

4. Analytics Without Cookies

We collect basic analytics data server-side without using cookies:

• UTM Parameters: Marketing campaign tracking from URLs (e.g., utm_source=instagram)
• Referrer Information: Which website referred you to AdaptiveShop
• IP Addresses: For geographic analytics and fraud detection
• User Agent Strings: Browser and device information

This data is collected automatically by web servers and does not require cookies. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies when you interact with them:

5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you connect your Stripe account or process payments through Stripe, Stripe may set cookies. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

5.2 Supabase (Database & Authentication)

Supabase manages authentication cookies on our behalf. These are essential cookies required for login functionality.

Important: AdaptiveShop does not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these services for more information.

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (not recommended, as this will prevent login)
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete authentication cookies:

• You will not be able to log in to your AdaptiveShop merchant account
• You will be logged out of any existing sessions
• The Platform will not function properly

Since we only use essential authentication cookies, blocking cookies will effectively prevent you from using the Platform.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked.

AdaptiveShop does not currently respond to DNT signals because we do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising networks. Our analytics data collection is minimal and server-side only, not affected by DNT settings.

8. Cookie Policy for EU/UK Users

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, the following applies:

• Legal Basis: Our use of essential authentication cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing the Platform's core functionality (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
• No Consent Required: Essential cookies do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive
• No Optional Cookies: Since we do not use non-essential cookies, no cookie consent banner is necessary

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://adaptiveshop.ai