Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files 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

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function:

  • Authentication: Keeps you logged in
  • Security: Protects against fraud and abuse
  • Session Management: Maintains your active session

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality:

  • Preferences: Remembers your settings and choices
  • Language: Stores your language preference
  • UI State: Saves your interface customizations

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand usage patterns:

  • Performance: Tracks page load times and errors
  • Usage Statistics: Helps us improve features
  • Anonymous Analytics: Aggregated, non-personal data

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics (if enabled)

These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them:

4. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service, including logging in and saving your work.

5. Cookie Duration

We use two types of cookies based on duration:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30-365 days) or until you delete them

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

For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@upost.com