# Cookie Policy

**SnapSell AI**
**Effective Date:** January 2025
**Last Updated:** January 2025

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## 1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SnapSell AI ("we", "us", "our"), operated by Nova AI Ventures, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at snap-sell.app or use our mobile application.

This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy](https://snap-sell.app/privacy).

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## 2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

### Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

- **Local Storage**: Stores data in your browser without expiration
- **Session Storage**: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
- **Pixel Tags/Web Beacons**: Small invisible images that track page views and email opens

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## 3. Types of Cookies We Use

### 3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

**Legal Basis:** Legitimate Interest (necessary for service provision)
**Consent Required:** No

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, you would not be able to use basic features.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|----------|---------|----------|
| `__session` | Firebase Auth | User authentication and session management | Session |
| `firebase-auth-token` | Firebase Auth | Secure authentication token storage | 1 hour |
| `XSRF-TOKEN` | SnapSell AI | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| `cookie-consent` | SnapSell AI | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |

### 3.2 Functional Cookies (Preferences)

**Legal Basis:** Consent
**Consent Required:** Yes

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|----------|---------|----------|
| `user-preferences` | SnapSell AI | UI preferences (theme, language, display options) | 1 year |
| `recent-items` | SnapSell AI | Recently viewed items for quick access | 30 days |
| `listing-draft` | SnapSell AI | Saves draft listings to prevent data loss | 7 days |

### 3.3 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

**Legal Basis:** Consent
**Consent Required:** Yes

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve user experience.

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|----------|---------|----------|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |

**Google Analytics Configuration:**
- IP Anonymization: Enabled
- Data Sharing: Disabled
- Demographics and Interests: Disabled
- User-ID Tracking: Disabled
- Advertising Features: Disabled

### 3.4 Marketing Cookies (Advertising)

**Legal Basis:** Consent
**Consent Required:** Yes

Currently, SnapSell AI does **not** use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent will be requested.

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## 4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

| Third Party | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|-------------|---------|----------------|
| Google (Firebase) | Authentication, database, hosting | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | [Google Analytics Privacy](https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245) |
| Stripe | Payment processing | [Stripe Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy) |

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## 5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

### 5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

- **Accept All**: Enable all cookie categories
- **Reject Non-Essential**: Only allow essential cookies
- **Customize**: Select specific cookie categories

### 5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

1. Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer
2. Using your browser settings (see below)
3. Contacting us at privacy@snap-sell.app

### 5.3 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

| Browser | Instructions |
|---------|--------------|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies |
| Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies |

**Note:** Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of SnapSell AI.

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## 6. Mobile Application

Our mobile application uses similar technologies:

- **Local Storage**: App preferences and cached data
- **Firebase SDK**: Authentication and analytics (if enabled)
- **Device Identifiers**: For app functionality only, not advertising

You can manage app permissions through your device settings:
- **iOS**: Settings → SnapSell AI → Permissions
- **Android**: Settings → Apps → SnapSell AI → Permissions

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## 7. Data Retention for Cookies

| Cookie Category | Retention Period | Deletion Method |
|-----------------|------------------|-----------------|
| Essential | Session or up to 1 year | Automatic on logout/expiry |
| Functional | Up to 1 year | User request or expiry |
| Analytics | Up to 26 months | Automatic or user request |

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## 8. International Transfers

Cookie data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA. We ensure appropriate safeguards through:

- EU-US Data Privacy Framework (Google)
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions

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## 9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

- **Access**: Request information about cookies we use
- **Withdraw Consent**: Change your cookie preferences at any time
- **Deletion**: Request deletion of cookie data we hold
- **Complaint**: Lodge a complaint with PUODO (Polish DPA)

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## 10. Do Not Track Signals

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. However, you can manage your preferences using our cookie consent tools.

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## 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.

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## 12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

**Email:** privacy@snap-sell.app

**Data Controller:**
SnapSell AI
Operated by Nova AI Ventures
Registered in Poland

**Supervisory Authority:**
PUODO - President of the Personal Data Protection Office
ul. Stawki 2, 00-193 Warsaw, Poland
Website: https://uodo.gov.pl

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*This Cookie Policy is part of SnapSell AI's GDPR compliance documentation.*