Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our service.
2. How We Use Cookies
Smart Progress uses cookies for several purposes:
- Authentication and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website usage and performance
- Providing personalized content
- Ensuring the security of our service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
- Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state across pages
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the service to work.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our service:
- Usage analytics: Track page views, user journeys, and feature usage
- Performance monitoring: Monitor website speed and performance
- Error tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
These cookies help us improve Smart Progress but are not essential for basic functionality.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices:
- Theme preferences: Remember if you prefer dark or light mode
- Language settings: Store your preferred language
- Dashboard layout: Remember your customized dashboard settings
- Notification preferences: Store your notification settings
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
4.1 Authentication Providers
- Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies for authentication
4.2 Analytics Services
- PostHog: Provides analytics and user behavior insights
5. Cookie Duration
We use different types of cookies based on how long they last:
5.1 Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They're used for authentication and maintaining your session state.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They're used for remembering your preferences and providing analytics data.
- Authentication: 30 days
- Preferences: 1 year
- Analytics: 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (this may affect website functionality)
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Opt-Out Options
For analytics cookies, you can opt out by:
- Using browser "Do Not Track" settings
- Installing browser extensions that block tracking
- Contacting us to disable analytics for your account
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of Smart Progress may not work properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- Some personalization features may not work
- We won't be able to provide optimal user experience
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes through our service or via email.
9. Mobile Apps
If we develop mobile applications in the future, similar tracking technologies may be used within those apps. This policy will be updated to include mobile-specific information.
10. International Users
If you're visiting from the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR regarding cookies and tracking. We obtain consent for non-essential cookies before they are set.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Smart Progress
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.