Last updated: January 20, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how DealTracker ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our customer relationship management platform (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by DealTracker directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our service providers
3. How We Use Cookies
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and other security threats
- Preferences: Remember your language and display settings
- Load Balancing: Distribute server load for optimal performance
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Service:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _ga_*: Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
These cookies help us analyze usage patterns, improve our Service, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. All analytics data is anonymized.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Theme Preference: Remember if you prefer light or dark mode
- Language Preference: Remember your selected language
- Dashboard Layout: Save your customized dashboard configuration
- Notification Settings: Remember your notification preferences
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor and improve the Service's performance:
- Page load times and response rates
- Error tracking and debugging information
- Feature usage statistics
- API performance metrics
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our behalf:
4.1 Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior insights
4.2 Payment Providers
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud detection
- PayPal: Alternative payment processing
4.3 Infrastructure Providers
- Vercel: Application hosting and performance monitoring
- Supabase: Database and authentication services
4.4 Communication Providers
- Email Service Providers: Transactional and marketing email delivery
5. Cookie Consent and Management
5.1 Your Consent
By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
5.2 Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
Opt-Out Links
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: Expire after 30 days of inactivity
- Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Stored for up to 2 years
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.
8. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Local Storage: For offline functionality and performance
- Device Identifiers: For analytics and crash reporting
- Push Tokens: For delivering notifications
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access information about cookies we use
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of cookie data
- Object to certain types of cookie processing
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@dealtracker.ai
- Address: DealTracker, Inc., San Francisco, CA
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@dealtracker.ai
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and your privacy rights: