Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025 | Version 1.0
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website or use our app. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and authentication.
- Session management
- Authentication tokens
- Security features
Duration: Session or up to 30 days
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
- Language preferences
- Display settings (theme, layout)
- Album view preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
3. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage statistics
- Error tracking and diagnostics
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us improve the performance of our service by understanding which features are used most frequently.
- Load times and performance metrics
- Feature usage frequency
- App stability monitoring
Duration: Up to 1 year
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Authentication (Clerk): For secure login and session management
- Analytics: To understand app usage and improve user experience
- Error Tracking: To identify and fix technical issues
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
Mobile App Settings
In the Shalbums mobile app, you can manage tracking preferences in the app settings under Privacy > Cookie Preferences.
Opt-Out Links
For analytics cookies, you can opt out through the following services:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Other analytics providers: Check their respective privacy policies
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@shalbums.com. For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.