Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.

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. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in and verify your identity.
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, such as reader preferences and cookie consent choices.
• Session Management: Maintain your session state as you navigate the Site.

Examples: Session tokens, CSRF protection tokens, cookie consent preferences.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site by collecting aggregated, anonymized data. Analytics cookies are enabled when you visit the Site.

• Usage Analytics: Track page views, time spent, and navigation patterns.
• Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues and improve Site performance.
• Feature Analytics: Understand which features are most helpful to families.

Note: Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies to provide functionality or analytics. These services include:

• Authentication Providers: Logto (for secure user login)
• Hosting Services: Vercel (for website infrastructure)
• Analytics Services: Loaded when you visit the Site

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those providers. We encourage you to review their policies.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Site, you'll see a cookie notice. The notice states:

• By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies.

Cookies are enabled on visit. You can dismiss the notice by selecting "Okay" or by clicking outside the notice.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Important: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using certain features of the Site.

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them.
• Cookie Notice Acknowledgment: Stored locally and persists until you clear your browser data.

6. Cookies and Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Essential cookies are necessary for Site functionality and do not collect personal information. Analytics cookies collect only aggregated, anonymized data.

Parents and guardians can manage cookies on behalf of their children through browser settings.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Pepper Pups (operated by Cash Squared, LLC)
Email: hello@pepperpups.com

9. Cookie Summary Table