Cookie Policy for MobileLaunch

Effective Date: January 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how MobileLaunch ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://mobilelaunch.app/ (the "Website").

By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use the Website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Website to work.

b) Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic and improve user experience.

Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, _gat): Track page views, session duration, and user behavior

You can choose to accept or decline these cookies through our cookie consent banner.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the Website.

The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Website, compiling reports on Website activity, and providing other services relating to Website activity and internet usage.

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies (essential + analytics)
- Decline optional cookies (analytics only - essential cookies will still be used)

Your choice will be stored in your browser for 6 months. After 6 months, you will be asked to renew your consent.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

a) Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

b) Cookie Consent Banner
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for our Website and refreshing the page. The cookie consent banner will appear again.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our Website. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics (analytics and performance)
- Stripe (payment processing - essential)
- NextAuth.js (authentication - essential)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information.

7. Cookie Retention

- Essential cookies: Deleted when you close your browser or log out
- Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 2 years (Google Analytics default)
- Consent preference: Stored for 6 months

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@mobilelaunch.app
Website: https://mobilelaunch.app/

10. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our:
- Privacy Policy: https://mobilelaunch.app/privacy-policy
- Terms of Service: https://mobilelaunch.app/tos

Thank you for using MobileLaunch.