Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 20, 2024

Understanding Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how KitWow uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies include:

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally within your browser
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
  • Web Beacons: Small graphics used to track user behavior
  • Pixels: Tiny images used for analytics and advertising

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication and security
  • Session management
  • Load balancing
  • Basic functionality

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Remember your preferences (theme, language)
  • Save your tool settings
  • Provide personalized content
  • Remember your login status

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our website:

  • Track page views and user interactions
  • Measure website performance
  • Understand user behavior patterns
  • Identify popular features and content

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for advertising and marketing purposes:

  • Show relevant advertisements
  • Track advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
  • Measure conversion rates

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie TypePurposeDuration
Session CookiesMaintain your session while browsingUntil browser closes
Persistent CookiesRemember preferences across visitsUp to 2 years
First-party CookiesSet directly by KitWowVaries
Third-party CookiesSet by our service providersVaries

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
  • Supabase: Authentication and database services
  • Vercel: Hosting and performance monitoring
  • AI Service Providers: Processing and improving AI responses

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Learn more about our cookie practices

5.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of certain tracking:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Content may not be personalized
  • We may not be able to provide optimal service

7. Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days.