Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website or use our application. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested (like account authentication or remembering your login session) cannot be provided.

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely (managed by Clerk)
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
• Session Cookies: Maintain your session state across pages
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Note: Essential cookies do not require consent under GDPR as they are necessary for service functionality.

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. This helps us improve the performance and user experience of PALMReader.

• Usage Analytics: Track page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Identify errors and performance issues (Sentry)
• Web Vitals: Measure loading speed and responsiveness
• Feature Usage: Understand which features are most valuable to users

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users from this data.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

• User Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
• Language Selection: Store your preferred language
• Theme Preferences: Remember dark/light mode selections
• Feature Toggles: Remember which features you've enabled/disabled

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies or retargeting pixels. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit PALMReader, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
• Manage Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
• Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on PALMReader. Some features may not function properly if essential cookies are disabled.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of tracking using industry tools:

• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party service providers that we use to enhance our service. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Clerk: Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy
• Sentry: Privacy Policy
• Vercel: Privacy Policy

We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to their respective policies for more information.

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked.

Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. PALMReader respects your cookie preferences set through our cookie consent banner, regardless of DNT settings. If DNT standards are established in the future, we will update our policy accordingly.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under data protection laws (including GDPR and CCPA), you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

• Right to Consent: Choose which cookies to accept
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to Access: Know what data cookies collect about you
• Right to Delete: Delete cookies and associated data
• Right to Object: Object to specific types of tracking

To exercise these rights, use the cookie settings in our banner, adjust your browser settings, or contact us at privacy@palmreader.app.

8. Mobile Applications

If you use PALMReader through a mobile application, similar tracking technologies may be used, including:

• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for your device
• Local Storage: Data stored locally on your device
• SDKs: Third-party software development kits for analytics

You can control mobile tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Material changes will be communicated by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a notice on our website or app
• Requesting new consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

For more information about how we collect and use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.