Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Key Points

  • • We use cookies to improve your experience and remember your preferences
  • • Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly
  • • You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings
  • • We don't use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites

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. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in)
  • Security cookies (to protect against fraud)
  • Session cookies (to maintain your session)

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • Form data retention

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on pages
  • Error tracking

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics (for website analytics)
  • Stripe (for payment processing)
  • Google OAuth (for authentication)

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

5. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
  • Authentication cookies: Typically expire after 7 days

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

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

StayHive Inc.
Email: privacy@stayhive.app