Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PSYCHE VIBES ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on PsycheSocial. By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide analytics data.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication: Keeping you logged in to your account
• Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access
• Session Management: Maintaining your session state across pages
• Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Service to work.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remembering your settings and choices (theme, language, layout)
• User Interface: Storing UI state (collapsed panels, selected tabs)
• Form Data: Temporarily storing form inputs to prevent data loss

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service:

• Microsoft Clarity: Session recording and heatmap analytics to improve user experience
• Usage Analytics: Page views, feature usage, time spent, navigation patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Load times, error rates, and technical performance metrics

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use this data to identify individual users.

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Future Use)

We may use marketing cookies in the future to:

• Display relevant advertisements on third-party platforms
• Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Retarget visitors who showed interest in our Service

If we implement marketing cookies, we will update this policy and request your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Microsoft Clarity: Analytics and session recording (privacy policy: Microsoft Privacy Statement)
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
• Authentication Providers: OAuth and social login services
• Cloud Services: Content delivery and hosting infrastructure

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. Cookies We Use

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also called pixel tags) in emails to track whether messages have been opened and links have been clicked.

6.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to cache data locally for improved performance and offline functionality. This includes:

• Cached AI-generated content for faster loading
• Draft content to prevent data loss
• Application state for seamless navigation

6.3 Session Storage

We use session storage for temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser tab.

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete cookies stored on your device
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note that blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service.

7.2 Opt-Out Links

• Microsoft Clarity: Opt out at Microsoft Privacy Settings
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals for analytics cookies

7.3 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the Service. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing cookie settings in your account.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

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

PSYCHE VIBES
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Registered Address - To Be Updated]