This Cookie Policy explains how VerifiedStores uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and provide our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in
- Understand how you use our platform
- Improve security and performance
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. You cannot disable them without breaking core functionality.
- Authentication: Keeps you logged in (Supabase session tokens)
- Security: CSRF protection and security features
- OAuth State: Manages Shopify verification flow
- Session Management: Tracks your current session
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with VerifiedStores. They collect anonymous usage statistics.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Time spent on pages
- Click data and interactions
- Performance monitoring
You can opt-out of analytics cookies via your browser settings or our cookie preferences.
2.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences.
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Language settings
- UI preferences
- Cookie consent choices
2.4 What We DO NOT Use
- Advertising cookies: We do not use cookies for targeted advertising
- Social media tracking: No Facebook Pixel or similar tracking
- Third-party ad networks: We do not sell data to advertisers
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:
3.1 Supabase (Authentication)
- Purpose: User authentication and session management
- Type: Essential
- Privacy: Supabase Privacy Policy
3.2 Shopify (OAuth Verification)
- Purpose: Revenue verification via OAuth
- Type: Essential (during verification only)
- Privacy: Shopify Privacy Policy
3.3 Vercel Analytics
- Purpose: Performance monitoring and analytics
- Type: Analytics (optional)
- Privacy: Vercel Privacy Policy
3.4 Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Process advertiser payments
- Type: Essential (during checkout only)
- Privacy: Stripe Privacy Policy
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for security and session management.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30-365 days). Used for:
- Authentication (keep you logged in)
- Preferences (remember your settings)
- Analytics (track usage over time)
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Learn more:
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Submit stores for verification
- Use the Shopify OAuth flow
- Save your preferences
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect functionality but prevents us from improving the platform based on usage data.
5.3 Do Not Track
We respect "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled for analytics purposes. However, essential cookies will still function.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: