Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how HomilyWriterAI uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.
Last Updated: July 1, 2024
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow a website to remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and improve your browsing experience. They can also help ensure that advertisements you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.
1.1 How We Use Cookies
HomilyWriterAI uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Authenticating users and keeping you logged in
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how you use our website
- Improving our service based on this information
- Providing features like saving draft homilies
- Analyzing traffic patterns and usage
1.2 Cookie Lifespan
Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They help us track your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main types of cookies on HomilyWriterAI:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance the functionality of our website by storing your preferences. They remember choices you make such as your language preference or login information, providing a more personalized experience.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages you visit most often, error messages you may receive, and how you navigate through the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We prioritize your privacy and only use cookies that are necessary for providing you with a great user experience. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on HomilyWriterAI:
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb_session | Manages user sessions and authentication | Session | Supabase |
| sb_auth_token | Stores authentication tokens | 30 days | Supabase |
| csrftoken | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | 1 year | HomilyWriterAI |
| hwai_session | Maintains your session state | Session | HomilyWriterAI |
3.2 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| hwai_preferences | Stores your preferences (language, theme, etc.) | 1 year | HomilyWriterAI |
| hwai_recently_viewed | Tracks your recently viewed homilies | 30 days | HomilyWriterAI |
| hwai_homily_drafts | Stores drafts of homilies you're working on | 7 days | HomilyWriterAI |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| hwai_usage_metrics | Collects anonymous usage data about feature usage | 90 days | HomilyWriterAI |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. We do not control the operation of these cookies. The third parties we work with that may place cookies include:
4.1 Analytics Providers
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is being used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages you visit.
For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the Google Privacy & Terms.
4.2 Authentication Services
We use Supabase to handle user authentication. Supabase uses cookies to manage user sessions, authentication tokens, and account security.
For more information, see the Supabase Privacy Policy.
4.3 Payment Processors
When making a purchase on our site, our payment processors may set cookies to ensure the security and functionality of the transaction process.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
5.2 Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You can use this to manage your cookie preferences and change your settings at any time by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.
5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics Cookies
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly without cookies.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track your activity on our website:
6.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, or web bugs) are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that we use to understand browsing activity and improve our services. We may use these in our web pages and email communications to determine whether messages have been opened and acted upon.
6.2 Local Storage
We use local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) to enhance your browsing experience. Local storage enables the website to store data locally on your device in a way that's similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and improved functionality.
6.3 Session Storage
Session storage operates in a similar way to local storage, but the data is only stored for the duration of your browser session. When you close your browser, the data is deleted.
7. Updates to This Cookie 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. When we post changes to this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes are made to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@homilywriterai.com
Address: 1234 Church Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States