Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Squadora uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) to operate the Service, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting your privacy preferences, or filling in forms. Essential cookies we use: - Authentication tokens: Used to keep you signed in across pages and sessions. These are stored in your browser's local storage and managed by Firebase Authentication. - Session identifiers: Used to maintain your active session state. - CSRF tokens: Used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. - Cookie consent: Stores your cookie preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly. - Theme preference: Stores your light/dark mode choice. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Blocking these cookies will prevent the Service from functioning properly.

Functional cookies enable the Service to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. Functional cookies we use: - User preferences: Language, timezone, notification settings, and UI layout choices. - Firebase local cache: Firestore uses IndexedDB to cache data locally for offline support and faster load times. This is not a cookie in the traditional sense but serves a similar purpose. - Recent searches and filters: Stored locally to improve your navigation experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service. They provide information about metrics such as number of visitors, bounce rate, and page views. Analytics services we may use: - Firebase Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to help us understand feature adoption and user flows. Data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. - Performance Monitoring: Measures page load times and API response times to help us optimize the Service. All analytics data is collected in anonymized or aggregated form. We do not use analytics cookies to track individual users across third-party websites.

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages: - Stripe: When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud detection and payment processing. These cookies are governed by Stripe's own privacy policy. - Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google's CDN, which may set cookies. See Google's privacy policy for details. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. We do not participate in ad networks or sell data to advertisers.

You can manage cookies through several methods: Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Common browsers: - Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies - Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies - Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our Service, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can adjust your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer. Local Storage: To clear local storage data (used by Firebase), you can use your browser's developer tools (usually F12 > Application > Local Storage). Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the Service. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may degrade your experience but will not prevent basic functionality.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@squadora.com.