Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Similar technologies we use:

Local Storage: Browser storage for preferences and session data
Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
Pixels/Beacons: Tiny images used for tracking (e.g., email opens)
Fingerprinting: We do NOT use device fingerprinting

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Keep you logged in: Remember your session between page loads
Improve security: Prevent CSRF attacks and detect suspicious activity
Remember preferences: Theme settings, language, display options
Analyze usage: Understand how people use our service (Google Analytics)
Optimize performance: Load pages faster with cached data
Provide support: Debug issues and improve user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. You cannot disable them.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`session_id`	Keeps you logged in as you navigate the site	Session (cleared on logout)
`csrf_token`	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
`user_auth`	Authenticates your account and permissions	30 days (or until logout)
`cookie_consent`	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience but are not required.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`user_preferences`	Saves your dashboard layout and settings	1 year
`theme_mode`	Remembers dark/light mode preference	1 year
`language`	Stores your preferred language	1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You can opt out.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics)	2 years
`_gid`	Distinguishes users for 24 hours (Google Analytics)	24 hours
`_gat`	Throttles request rate (Google Analytics)	1 minute

Data collected: Pages viewed, time on site, device type, browser, location (city-level), referrer source. All data is anonymized.

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Only With Consent)

If you consent, we may use cookies to:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`ad_campaign`	Track which ads brought you to our site	30 days
`referral_source`	Track affiliate referrals for commission	60 days

We do NOT:

Use third-party advertising cookies (no Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, etc.)
Track you across other websites
Sell cookie data to third parties
Create detailed user profiles for advertising

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Purpose: Process payments securely
Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid
Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy

4.2 Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics (anonymized)
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.3 Cloudflare (CDN & Security)

Purpose: DDoS protection, performance optimization
Cookies: __cflb, __cf_bm
Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Options:

Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
Block third-party cookies only
Clear cookies on browser close
Manually delete specific cookies

5.2 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit Yetty, we'll ask for your cookie preferences. You can change these anytime:

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

We honor DNT browser signals. If you enable DNT:

We disable Google Analytics
We disable marketing cookies
We only use essential and functional cookies

5.4 Mobile Devices

iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
Android: Chrome → Settings → Site Settings → Cookies

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work:

Essential Cookies Disabled:

Cannot log in or maintain sessions
Security features may fail
Cannot complete payments
Preferences not saved

Functional Cookies Disabled:

Need to re-set preferences on each visit
Dashboard layout resets
Theme/language preferences not saved

Analytics Cookies Disabled:

Full functionality maintained
We can't improve based on your usage patterns

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.

When we update:

Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
Notification banner on the website (if material changes)
Email notification (for significant changes)

8. Your Rights Under GDPR/CCPA

If you're in the EU or California, you have additional rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of all cookies we've set
Right to Delete: Request deletion of non-essential cookies
Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw cookie consent anytime
Right to Object: Object to analytics and marketing cookies

Exercise your rights: [email protected]

9. Contact Us

Questions about cookies or this policy?

Email: [email protected]

Support: [email protected]