Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 May 2026 | Effective date: 1 May 2026
About Cookies: This Cookie Policy explains how SPOTDQ uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "first-party cookies" (set by us) or "third-party cookies" (set by other companies whose services we use). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphics that track whether you have opened an email or visited a webpage
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even after you close it
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
- Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device characteristics to identify your device
- SDKs (Software Development Kits): Code in our mobile apps that functions similarly to cookies
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication and session management | Session / 7 days |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Stores language preference | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores recent store/location searches | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _va | Vercel Analytics | Anonymous page view tracking | Session |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Usage patterns and site performance | 2 years |
3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Advertising effectiveness | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use cookies from the following third parties:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Vercel: Hosting, analytics, and performance monitoring
- Google: Maps, Places API, and analytics
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
5. Your Choices and Controls
5.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Accept or reject cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is set
Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
5.4 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can control tracking through your device settings. iOS users can enable "Limit Ad Tracking," and Android users can opt out of "Ads Personalization."
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or decline cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may need to log in more frequently
- Certain preferences may not be remembered
- Some pages may not display correctly
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control tracking through the cookie settings described above.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SPOTDQ Privacy Team
Email: support@spotdq.com
Website: www.spotdq.com
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