1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help us enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling certain functionalities, and providing insights into website performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies : These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, certain features may not work correctly. Examples: Authentication cookies (next-auth), CSRF tokens, and security-related cookies.
• Preferences Cookies : These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) to enhance your experience. Example: cookiesAccepted to store your consent preferences.
• Analytics Cookies : These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Note: Currently, we do not use cookies for advanced analytics or tracking.

3. Cookies We Set

• "cookiesAccepted" : Purpose: Stores your choice about cookies.
• Authentication Cookies (e.g., _Secure-next-auth.*) Purpose: Maintains your login session securely.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party providers like Vercel, which hosts our website. These cookies are primarily for security and performance purposes and are beyond our direct control. Examples include _vercel_live_token and _vercel_jwt.

5. How We Use Your Data

We only use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our app and provide you with a seamless experience. We do not sell, share, or use your data for purposes outside the scope of the app. No user information is used for targeted advertising or external profiling.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control your cookie preferences through the settings popup when visiting our website. You can:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for the best experience.
• Accept Only Necessary Cookies: Use only essential cookies required for functionality.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please reach out to us at geekmeshmerch@gmail.com.