Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

2. How We Use Cookies

WineCrafter AI uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Session Management: Remember your actions within a session

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

• Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
• Language: Store your language preference
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our service:

• Usage Statistics: Track which features are most popular
• Performance: Monitor service performance and errors
• Improvement: Help us optimize the user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set their own cookies:

• Supabase: Authentication and database services
• Polar.sh: Payment processing

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit WineCrafter AI, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

5.2 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

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using WineCrafter AI. Blocking functional or analytics cookies may limit certain features but won't prevent access to the service.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not track your activity across other websites, but we do use cookies as described in this policy for our own service.

7. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our service or via email.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA, you have rights regarding cookies:

• Right to be informed about cookie usage
• Right to accept or decline non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access information stored in cookies

9. Contact Us

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

Email: support@makewinelab.com
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