Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- To keep you logged in to your account securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze how visitors use our website and improve performance
- To enhance website security and prevent fraud
- To process payments securely through our payment provider
- To provide customer support and troubleshooting
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Session cookies for secure transactions and purchases
- Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect your account
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics for usage statistics and user behavior
- Performance monitoring cookies to track page load times
- Error tracking cookies for identifying and fixing issues
- Conversion tracking for purchase analytics
Functional Cookies
These enhance functionality and personalization:
- User preference cookies for UI settings
- Language and region settings
- Theme and display preferences (dark/light mode)
- Shopping cart and checkout process cookies
Marketing Cookies
These may be used to track visitors across websites:
- Social media integration cookies
- Email marketing tracking (if you've subscribed)
- Referral tracking for affiliate programs
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Supabase: For authentication, database services, and user management
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Email Service Providers: For transactional and marketing emails
- CDN Services: For fast content delivery and security
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies:
5. Cookie Duration
We use different types of cookies based on how long they remain on your device:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser - used for shopping cart and login sessions
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until manually deleted - used for preferences and analytics
6. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Browser Settings
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for future cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly during each visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some interactive features may be unavailable or limited
- Payment processing may be affected or fail
- Website performance may be slower
- You may see less relevant content and recommendations
8. Consent and Your Choices
By using our website, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies:
- We may ask for your consent through a cookie banner
- You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings
- We respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible
- You can contact us to update your cookie preferences
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@octowix.hu
Website: www.octostarter.com