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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ShouldFollow.me uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our service. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our service. They enable you to navigate our website and use its features, such as:

  • Maintaining your authentication session
  • Keeping you logged in during your visit
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Providing security features

Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your theme preferences
  • Storing your customization settings
  • Maintaining your language preferences

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Third-Party Cookies

We use Supabase as our authentication and database provider. Supabase may set cookies to enable authentication and maintain secure sessions. These are essential for the service to function properly.

We do not use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes.

Cookies We Use

Specifically, we use the following types of cookies:

Authentication Cookies

Purpose: To authenticate users and maintain login sessions

Duration: Session or persistent based on "remember me" selection

Provider: Supabase

Preference Cookies

Purpose: To remember user preferences and settings

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

Provider: ShouldFollow.me

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage to store data on your device. Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire automatically. We use local storage for:

  • Caching authentication tokens
  • Storing user session information
  • Maintaining application state

Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. However, please note that essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.

Browser Controls

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Alert you when a cookie is being set

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our service, including the ability to log in and access your account.

Managing 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

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Since there is no uniform standard for recognizing DNT signals, we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

Changes 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 encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our support channels.

More Information

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