Cookie Policy | InkPress

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how InkPress ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our service. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use InkPress, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies typically contain:

The name of the website from which the cookie has come
The "lifetime" of the cookie (how long it will remain on your device)
A unique identifier (usually a randomly generated number)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to navigate our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

We use strictly necessary cookies for:

Authentication: To keep you logged in and verify your identity as you navigate between pages
Session management: To maintain your session state and prevent security issues
Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats

Cookie names: These may include cookies from our authentication provider (Supabase), such as session tokens and CSRF protection cookies.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

We use functional cookies for:

"Remember Me" functionality: To keep you logged in for extended periods when you choose this option (optional)
Cookie consent: To remember your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again

3.3 What We Don't Use

We do not use:

Analytics cookies: We do not track your behavior across our site for analytics purposes
Advertising cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising
Third-party tracking cookies: We do not allow third parties to track you through our site
Social media cookies: We do not use cookies from social media platforms

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies":

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies for authentication and security purposes.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies for:

"Remember Me" functionality: Up to 30 days (if you opt in)
Cookie consent preferences: Up to 1 year

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

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

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block all cookies
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to cookie management in popular browsers:

5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

You will not be able to log in or use authenticated features
Some parts of the Service may not function properly
Your preferences will not be saved

Since we only use essential cookies, disabling them will significantly impact your ability to use InkPress.

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

6.1 Local Storage

We may use HTML5 local storage to store small amounts of data locally on your device, such as user preferences or temporary data needed for the Service to function.

6.2 Session Storage

Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. We use this for temporary session data.

7. Third-Party Cookies

While we minimize third-party cookies, some may be set by our service providers:

Supabase: Our authentication provider may set cookies necessary for secure authentication and session management
Vercel: Our hosting provider may set cookies for performance and security purposes

These third parties are contractually obligated to use cookies only for providing their services to us and not for their own purposes.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Showing a notification on our website (for significant changes)

9. Contact Us

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

• By visiting our contact page: /contact
• Through our Discord community