This Cookie Policy explains how BotCollector ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. 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 are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be categorized by their lifespan:
- Session cookies - Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies - Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
And by who sets them:
- First-party cookies - Set by the website you are visiting (BotCollector)
- Third-party cookies - Set by other companies (like Google) through our website
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Authentication - To keep you logged in and secure as you navigate between pages
- Security - To protect against cross-site request forgery and other attacks
- Preferences - To remember your settings like dark mode and view preferences
- Analytics - To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (with your consent)
- Advertising - To show relevant ads to free tier users (with your consent)
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled because the site would not work without them. They do not require consent under GDPR.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | Stores authentication session token | 7 days |
| sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | Supabase | OAuth PKCE flow verification | Session |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security challenge verification | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not work properly.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| theme | BotCollector | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| view_mode | BotCollector | Remembers grid/list view preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | BotCollector | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our service. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Google Analytics data retention is set to 14 months. We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy.
3.4 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies require your consent and only apply to free tier users.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
| __gads | Google AdSense | Delivers and measures ad performance | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Stores advertising preferences | 13 months |
| _gcl_* | Google | Conversion tracking | 90 days |
If you do not consent to advertising cookies, you will still see ads, but they will not be personalized to your interests.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. We do not control these cookies. The main third-party services we use are:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google may transfer data to servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2 Google AdSense
For free tier users, we display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. For more information, see How Google uses information.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
4.3 Cloudflare
We use Cloudflare for security and performance. Cloudflare may set cookies for bot detection and security purposes. These are strictly necessary cookies. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
4.4 Stripe
For payment processing, we use Stripe. When you interact with payment forms, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and security. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Our Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This allows you to enable or disable optional cookies (analytics and advertising).
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your computer
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept or reject cookies when they are set
Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Strictly necessary cookies - You may not be able to log in or use authenticated features
- Functional cookies - Your preferences (like dark mode) won't be remembered
- Analytics cookies - We won't be able to improve our service based on usage data
- Advertising cookies - You will still see ads, but they won't be relevant to your interests
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals by treating them as a preference against analytics and advertising cookies.
If your browser sends a DNT signal, we will not load analytics or advertising cookies unless you explicitly opt in through our cookie consent banner.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we may display the cookie consent banner again to collect updated preferences
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.