Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They're like the ticket stubs of the internet – small reminders of where you've been and what you did there. These files contain information that can be read by the website when you visit it again.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, we'll refer to all these technologies as "cookies" in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

SwipeWatch uses several types of cookies for different purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for SwipeWatch to function properly. They enable core features like security, account management, and remembering your preferences. Without these cookies, our service wouldn't work properly – like trying to watch a movie with no screen.

Examples include:

• Authentication cookies that remember you're logged in
• Security cookies that help protect your account
• Session cookies that enable the site to function

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices. They're like the theater staff who remember you prefer aisle seats and extra butter on your popcorn.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember your language or region
• Cookies that store your display preferences (like dark/light mode)
• Cookies that remember your swipe history and watchlist (for guest users)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with SwipeWatch. They're like the audience metrics that tell directors which scenes people loved and which made them check their phones. This information helps us improve our service.

Examples include:

• Cookies that track which pages you visit and how long you spend there
• Cookies that record how you interact with features
• Cookies that help us identify and fix errors

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Remember your preferences: Including your swipe history, watchlist items, and app settings
• Improve user experience: By remembering your login status, language preferences, and display settings
• Analyze usage: To understand how people use SwipeWatch so we can make it better
• Secure your account: By detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
• Personalize content: To show you recommendations based on your interests

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on SwipeWatch are placed by our third-party service providers. These supporting actors help us deliver a better experience but follow their own privacy policies.

Third parties that may place cookies through our site include:

• Analytics providers (like Google Analytics)
• Infrastructure and hosting providers
• Authentication services

We don't allow these third parties to use cookies for any purpose other than providing services to us. They can't use the data for their own marketing or other purposes.

5. Your Cookie Controls

You have the director's chair when it comes to cookies. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, and you can:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Use private or incognito browsing mode
• Install browser extensions to manage cookies

Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, SwipeWatch may not function properly. It would be like trying to watch a movie with crucial scenes missing.

You can find instructions for managing cookies in your browser here:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit SwipeWatch, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings in the footer of our website.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be notified to you via a prominent notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at privacy@swipewatch.com.