Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Basic site functionality
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
Essential Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | User authentication (Supabase) | Session |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and content. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Track pages visited and time spent
- Understand user navigation patterns
- Identify technical issues
- Measure the effectiveness of our content
Analytics Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3. Google Analytics & Consent Mode
We use Google Analytics 4 with Consent Mode enabled. This means:
- Before you consent: Google Analytics sends anonymous, cookieless "pings" that don't store any cookies on your device. This allows us to collect basic aggregate statistics while respecting your privacy.
- After you consent: Full tracking is enabled with cookies, providing more accurate analytics data.
- If you decline: No analytics cookies are stored, and we only receive anonymized, modeled data from Google.
We also enable IP anonymization, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On Our Website
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies.
Your Current Settings:
In Your Browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent our website from functioning properly.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Supabase: Authentication and database services (Privacy Policy)
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Stripe: Payment processing (only when making purchases) (Privacy Policy)
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@espboards.dev