Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and improve your experience. ShearBook uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) on shearbook.app (the “Platform”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Platform will not work without them.

• Authentication session cookies (Supabase auth tokens)
• CSRF protection tokens
• Load balancer session cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a personalized experience.

• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language and locale settings
• Previously viewed stylist profiles

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve it. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.

• Page visit frequency and duration
• Navigation paths through the Platform
• Feature usage patterns

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by services we integrate with:

• Stripe — payment processing and fraud prevention
• Vercel — performance monitoring and analytics

3. How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) or until you delete them. Authentication tokens expire after 7 days of inactivity.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core features of the Platform.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. ShearBook respects DNT signals and will limit analytics tracking when detected. However, essential and functional cookies will still operate as they are necessary for the Platform to function.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Contact Us

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

ShearBook, Limited Co.
Email: support@shearbook.app