Cookie Policy

2. How We Use Cookies

DockSweep uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
• Authentication Cookies: These cookies help us identify you when you log in to your account and keep you logged in during your session.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often, to help us improve performance.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, authentication state

3.2 Functionality Cookies

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

Examples: Language preferences, theme settings, dashboard layout preferences

3.3 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 get error messages. This data helps us improve how our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies (if used), page view tracking, error logging

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through our website.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device:

4.1 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These services use cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

4.2 Payment Processing

When you make a payment, our payment processor (Stripe) may set cookies to process your transaction securely.

4.3 Social Media

If you interact with social media features on our website, those platforms may set cookies on your device.

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate the website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across sessions.

6. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in your browser settings.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your ability to use our website. Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Your Online Choices

6.3 Important Note

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features or services.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.