Cookies Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: November 4, 2025

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Skardu ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and service. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By using Skardu, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Skardu) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics services).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Service. Without these cookies, parts of our website would not function properly.

Purpose:

  • Enable you to log in and access your account
  • Maintain your authentication and session state
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Enable core functionality of the Service

⚠️ These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to function.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of our Service.

Purpose:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Measure the effectiveness of our features
  • Identify technical issues and errors
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Improve website performance and loading times

Information collected: Page views, time spent on pages, navigation paths, error messages

✅ You can disable these cookies through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Service to remember choices you make (such as your language or region preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Purpose:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Customize your user interface
  • Remember your selected templates and configurations
  • Store your integration connection preferences

Information collected: User preferences, UI settings, selected options

✅ You can disable these cookies, but it may affect your user experience.

2.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

❌ We do NOT use targeting or advertising cookies. Skardu does not track users across websites for advertising purposes or share data with advertising networks.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenEssentialAuthentication token for SupabaseSession
sb-refresh-tokenEssentialRefresh authentication session7 days
cookie-consentEssentialStores your cookie consent preferences1 year
skardu-analyticsAnalyticsTrack page views and user interactions30 days
skardu-preferencesFunctionalityRemember user preferences and settings1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device when you visit our Service. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Current Third-Party Services:

  • Supabase: Our authentication and database provider. Supabase may use cookies for authentication and session management. Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy
  • Vercel: Our hosting provider. Vercel may use cookies for performance monitoring and content delivery. Privacy Policy: vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

Note: We do NOT use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other advertising or tracking networks.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our Service.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie table above) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our Service.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete all existing cookies

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage cookies:

  • Privacy Badger (EFF)
  • uBlock Origin
  • DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

⚠️ Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to work.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activities tracked. Because there is currently no industry consensus on how to respond to DNT signals, our Service does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

However, you can still manage your cookie preferences through the methods described above.

8. Data Collected Through Cookies

Through cookies, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks and navigation paths
  • Technical Information: IP address, unique device identifiers
  • Authentication Information: Login status, session tokens
  • Preference Information: Language, timezone, UI settings

This information is used solely to improve our Service and provide you with a better user experience. We do not sell or share this data with third parties for advertising purposes.

9. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

  • Right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
  • Right to access the data collected through cookies
  • Right to delete cookie data
  • Right to object to cookie-based processing

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected through cookies
  • Opt-out of the "sale" of your personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Request deletion of cookie data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@skardu.io or use the cookie management tools provided on our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at support@skardu.io.

11. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • Post the new Cookies Policy on our website
  • Notify you through the cookie consent banner if there are material changes

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. Contact Us

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

Cookie & Privacy Inquiries
Email: support@skardu.io
Website: https://skardu.io

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