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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

Accountability Checkpoint uses cookies and browser local storage to provide essential functionality. We prioritize your privacy and only use technologies necessary for the Service to function.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:

Cookie/Storage Purpose Duration
sessionToken Maintains your logged-in session 30 days
userId Identifies your account 30 days
APP_STATE Stores app preferences and settings Session

3.2 Authentication Cookies

We use local storage to remember your authentication status so you don't have to log in every time you visit. This improves your experience and keeps your session secure.

3.3 Cloudflare Cookies

Our hosting provider, Cloudflare, may set cookies for security and performance purposes. These cookies help protect against malicious attacks and improve loading speeds. See Cloudflare's Cookie Policy for details.

3.4 Stripe Cookies

When you make a payment, Stripe (our payment processor) may set cookies to process your transaction securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.

4. What We DO NOT Use

Unlike many websites, we do NOT use:

  • Advertising Cookies: No third-party ads or tracking pixels
  • Analytics Cookies: No Google Analytics or similar tracking tools
  • Social Media Cookies: No Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn trackers
  • Marketing Cookies: No remarketing or behavioral targeting

5. Browser Local Storage

We use browser local storage (not cookies) to store:

  • Session Token: Keeps you logged in
  • User Preferences: Remembers your settings
  • App State: Saves your current view and filters

Local storage data remains on your device and is only accessible by our Service. It is not sent to other websites or third parties.

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 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 → Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Clear Local Storage

To clear local storage for Accountability Checkpoint:

  1. Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12)
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Select "Local Storage"
  4. Find our domain and click "Clear"

Note: Clearing local storage will log you out and reset your preferences.

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies or clear local storage, you may experience:

  • Inability to stay logged in
  • Need to re-enter login credentials on every visit
  • Loss of saved preferences and settings
  • Reduced functionality of the Service

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with the following third-party services that may use cookies:

7.1 Cloudflare (Hosting)

Purpose: Content delivery, security, performance
Cookies: __cfduid, cf_clearance (security)
Policy: Cloudflare Cookie Policy

7.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Purpose: Process subscription payments
Cookies: Various (set by Stripe during checkout)
Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

7.3 CDN Services

We use CDNs to load libraries (TailwindCSS, Font Awesome). These may set temporary cookies for performance optimization.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

9. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies (we don't use any)
  • Delete cookies and local storage at any time
  • Request information about data collected via cookies

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:

Effective Date: October 23, 2025
Last Reviewed: October 23, 2025

🔒 Privacy-First Approach: We believe in minimal data collection. Unlike most websites, we don't use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies. Your privacy matters to us.

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