Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.SmolDots uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the service to function properly. They include:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you signed in and secure
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state
- Security cookies: Protect against unauthorized access
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings:
- Theme preference: Light, dark, or system mode
- Language settings: Your preferred language
- UI preferences: Sidebar state, table settings, etc.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our service. This helps us improve the user experience. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
- Firebase Authentication: For secure sign-in functionality
- Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring (if enabled)
These services have their own cookie policies that govern their use of cookies.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage to store certain preferences on your device. This includes your theme preference and other UI settings. Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent SmolDots from functioning correctly.
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication cookies: Expire after your session or when you sign out
- Preference cookies: May persist for up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire within 2 years
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: support@smoldots.app