Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Cookies can be "persistent" (stored on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" cookies (set by us) or "third-party" cookies (set by other services we use).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our Platform:

• Authentication: Keep you signed in to your account securely
• Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Performance: Monitor and improve platform performance
• Analytics: Understand how you use our platform
• Personalization: Provide customized content and recommendations
• Marketing: Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our Platform. These include:

4.1 Authentication Services

• Supabase Auth: User authentication and session management
• OAuth Providers: Social login integrations (Google, GitHub, etc.)

4.2 Payment Processing

• Lemon Squeezy: Payment processing and transaction management
• Payment Gateways: Secure payment form functionality

4.3 Analytics and Performance

• Rybbit Analytics: Privacy-friendly website analytics without cookies
• Performance Monitoring: Website speed and reliability monitoring
• Error Tracking: Bug detection and performance optimization

4.4 Communication Services

• Email Services: Newsletter delivery and email tracking
• Customer Support: Chat widgets and support tools

5. Rybbit Analytics - No Cookies Required

We use Rybbit analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Platform. Unlike traditional analytics services, Rybbit does not use cookies for tracking, making it fully compliant with privacy regulations.

5.1 How Rybbit Works

Rybbit analytics operates without cookies by:

• Using server-side tracking instead of client-side cookies
• Collecting only anonymous, aggregated data
• Not storing any personal identifiers
• Operating in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

5.2 Data Collected by Rybbit

Rybbit collects anonymous information including:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Referrer information (which website brought you here)
• Browser type and device information
• General geographic location (country/region only)
• Website performance metrics

Important: Since Rybbit doesn't use cookies, you don't need to manage cookie preferences for this analytics service. The data collection is automatic and anonymous.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Authentication Cookies: Usually expire after 30 days of inactivity
• Preference Cookies: Typically retained for 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for 2 years

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

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

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

7.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our Platform:

• Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
• Authentication: You may need to log in repeatedly
• Preferences: Your settings may not be remembered
• Performance: The website may load slower or display incorrectly
• Features: Some features may not work as expected

9. 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

• Right to Information: Know what cookies we use and why
• Right to Consent: Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to Access: Request information about cookies stored on your device
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of cookies and associated data
• Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

11. Contact Us

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

• Through our contact page
• By email at privacy@ailaunchspace.com