Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

Last updated: February 16, 2025

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

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give site owners usage information.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies — Managed by Supabase Auth to maintain your login session and authenticate API requests. These are set when you sign in and expire when you sign out or after your session expires.
  • Security cookies — CSRF tokens and other security measures that protect against cross-site request forgery and unauthorized access.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience:

  • Theme preference — Stores your light/dark mode selection.
  • Language preference — Remembers your selected language if applicable.
  • Sidebar state — Remembers whether you have the navigation sidebar collapsed or expanded.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form. If analytics are enabled, they help us identify which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site, so we can improve the experience.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, including:

  • Payment processors — Stripe, Lemon Squeezy, or Paddle may set cookies during the checkout and subscription management process.
  • Supabase — Authentication and session management cookies are set by Supabase.

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective provider's cookie and privacy policies.

4. Managing Cookies

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

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually.
  • Block third-party cookies.
  • Block cookies from specific sites.
  • Block all cookies.
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note that blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to BarGuard and using the Service. You can find cookie management instructions for common browsers at:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage and session storage to store preferences and temporary application state. These technologies function similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. They are subject to the same controls as described above.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at support@barguard.ai.