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# Cookie Policy

> How we use cookies and similar technologies

**Effective Date:** January 1, 2026
**Last Updated:** March 8, 2026

## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the service.

## 2. How We Use Cookies

Edge Analyzer uses cookies for the following purposes:

### 2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

| Cookie                          | Purpose                                                                 | Duration                                            |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Session cookie                  | Keeps you signed in and maintains your authentication state             | Session (expires on browser close or after timeout) |
| CSRF token                      | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks                     | Session                                             |
| Cookie consent                  | Remembers your cookie preferences                                       | 1 year                                              |
| Referral attribution (`ea_ref`) | Tracks which affiliate referred you (set when visiting a referral link) | 1 year                                              |

### 2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

| Cookie              | Purpose                                  | Duration |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | -------- |
| Currency preference | Remembers your selected display currency | 1 year   |
| Theme preference    | Remembers your light/dark mode selection | 1 year   |
| Dashboard layout    | Remembers your widget arrangement        | 1 year   |

### 2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how you use the Service so we can improve it.

| Cookie          | Purpose                                                | Duration |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | -------- |
| Usage analytics | Tracks page views, feature usage, and session duration | 1 year   |
| Error tracking  | Helps us identify and fix bugs                         | 30 days  |

<Info>
  Analytics cookies are optional and can be disabled through your cookie preferences.
</Info>

## 3. Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:

| Service       | Purpose                                        | Type      |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | --------- |
| Stripe        | Payment processing cookies for secure checkout | Essential |
| Supabase Auth | Authentication state management                | Essential |

<Note>
  We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.
</Note>

## 4. Managing Cookies

### Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Chrome">
    Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Firefox">
    Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Safari">
    Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Edge">
    Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

### Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Edge Analyzer, you can set your cookie preferences through the consent banner. You can update these preferences at any time through **Settings** → **Privacy**.

### Impact of Disabling Cookies

| Cookie Type        | Impact if Disabled                                                                           |
| ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Essential cookies  | The Service will not function properly. You may not be able to sign in or use core features. |
| Functional cookies | Your preferences (currency, theme) will not be remembered between sessions.                  |
| Analytics cookies  | No impact on functionality. We will not collect usage analytics from your sessions.          |

## 5. Do Not Track

Edge Analyzer respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we disable optional analytics cookies.

## 6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

## 7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:

* **Email:** [privacy@edgeanalyzer.com](mailto:privacy@edgeanalyzer.com)
* **Support:** [support@edgeanalyzer.com](mailto:support@edgeanalyzer.com)