Cookie Policy

1.1. Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the website.

1.2. Cookies may be "session" cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

1.3. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixel tags, which function in comparable ways. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies.

2.1. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function properly. They cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality.

2.2. We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication Sessions. Managed by Clerk, these cookies maintain your login state and secure your session across the application.
• Security. Cookies that help detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect against unauthorized access.
• Load Balancing. Cookies that ensure requests are distributed properly across our infrastructure.

3.1. Functional cookies enable the Service to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3.2. We use functional cookies for:

• User Preferences. Remembering your display settings, dashboard layout, and notification preferences.
• Theme. Storing your light/dark mode preference.
• Language and Locale. Remembering your preferred language and regional settings.

3.3. If you disable functional cookies, some features of the Service may not work as intended.

4.1. Analytics cookies help us understand how Users interact with the Service so we can improve performance and user experience.

4.2. We use analytics cookies to:

• Track page views and navigation patterns within the application.
• Understand which features are most and least used.
• Identify performance issues and errors.
• Measure the effectiveness of product improvements.

4.3. Analytics data is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individual users for marketing purposes.

5.1. Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we integrate with. These include:

• Clerk. Sets cookies for user authentication, session management, and security tokens. These are essential cookies required for login functionality.
• Stripe. Sets cookies for payment processing, fraud prevention, and billing session management. These cookies are set when you interact with payment forms or manage your subscription.

5.2. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's cookie and privacy policies. We do not control the cookies set by third parties.

5.3. We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. We do not serve ads on the Service.

6.1. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device.
• Delete all or specific cookies.
• Block cookies from being set in the future.
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

6.2. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service. Disabling functional cookies may degrade your experience.

6.3. For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers, please visit your browser's help documentation.

7.1. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made.

7.2. We will notify Users of material changes through the Service or by email.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Chippi Inc.
Email: help@usechippi.com
Website: usechippi.com