Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics data. StackBloom uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Shopping cart functionality
• Load balancing

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the service to work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Language selection
• Region/timezone settings
• Customization options

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site:

• Page views and user journeys
• Performance monitoring
• Error tracking
• Usage patterns and trends

Marketing Cookies

These cookies support our marketing efforts:

• Track campaign effectiveness
• Personalize marketing content
• Retargeting and advertising
• Social media integration

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

• Stripe & PayPal: Payment processing and fraud prevention
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and insights
• Google APIs: Calendar integration and OAuth authentication
• OpenAI: AI-powered features and assistance
• Heroku: Application hosting and infrastructure
• AWS S3: Secure file storage and delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.

4. How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our site. We provide options to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize cookie categories
• Review and update preferences anytime

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-24 months)
• Authentication Cookies: Duration based on "Remember Me" setting

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Preferences won't be saved
• Some features may be unavailable
• Personalization will be limited

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: For storing user preferences
• Session Storage: For temporary data during your session
• Pixels: For tracking email opens and engagement
• Fingerprinting: For fraud detection and security

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Check the "Last Updated" date to see when this policy was last modified. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any updates.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: privacy@stackbloom.io
• Privacy Policy: stackbloom.io/legal/privacy
• Contact Form: stackbloom.io/contact