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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 4, 2024 | Version: 1.0

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled.

  • Firebase Authentication Tokens: Used to maintain your login session. Duration: Session-based (expires when you log out).
  • Session Cookies: Used to maintain your session state. Duration: Session-based.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

  • Cookie Consent Preference: Remembers your cookie consent choice. Duration: 1 year.
  • Site Password Storage: Stored in localStorage (not cookies) to remember site passwords you've entered. Duration: Until cleared by user.

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services we use.

3. Local Storage

We also use browser local storage (similar to cookies) to store:

  • Site passwords (encrypted, user-entered passwords for accessing password-protected sites)
  • Email for sign-in (temporary storage for magic link authentication)
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • User preferences and settings

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage cookies through:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can block or delete cookies, but this may affect service functionality.
  • Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
  • Privacy Settings: Update your cookie preferences in your account Privacy Settings.

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the service from functioning properly.

5. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Authentication Cookies: Expire when you log out or after a period of inactivity
  • Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year or until you clear them

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email to the address associated with your account or through in-app notification. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

Your continued use of Comment Mode after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact Information

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: support@commentmode.com
Support Email: support@commentmode.com
Address: [Your Business Address - Please provide your business address for sole trader registration]

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.