Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on Hearthly.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:
- •Authentication: Keep you logged into your account
- •Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- •Session Management: Remember your actions during a browsing session
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience but aren't strictly necessary:
- •Preferences: Remember your language, theme, and filter settings
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how users interact with Hearthly so we can improve:
- •Usage Analytics: Track page views, feature usage, and navigation patterns
- •Performance: Identify technical issues and optimize load times
- •A/B Testing: Test new features to see what works best
Third-Party Cookies
We use a limited number of trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- •Supabase: Authentication and database services
- •Vercel: Hosting and performance optimization
- •Stripe: Payment processing for premium features
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies if you'd like more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies you accept:
In Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can:
- •Block all cookies (though this may break website functionality)
- •Block third-party cookies only
- •Delete cookies after each session
- •View and delete specific cookies
In Your Hearthly Settings
Once logged in, you can manage optional cookies in Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for core functionality.
Cookie Duration
- •Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- •Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion (typically 30-365 days)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notification.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Email: support@hearthly.net
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