Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 23, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Foundational Creations ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at foundationalcreations.com or use our mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
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, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even after you close the browser
- Session Storage: Data stored temporarily during your browsing session
- Pixels/Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track user behavior
- Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device-specific information to identify your device
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Services would not work without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| auth_token | Authenticates your account | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your preferred theme (dark/light) | 1 year |
| language | Stores your language preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Services and user experience.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Website performance and usage analytics | Session |
| PostHog | Product analytics and user behavior | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. Currently, we minimize the use of marketing cookies, but this may change as our Services evolve.
3. Cookies in Our Mobile Apps
While mobile apps don't use traditional cookies, they may use similar technologies for similar purposes:
- Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers assigned to your device for analytics and functionality
- Local Storage: Data stored on your device to maintain preferences and app state
- SDK Data Collection: Third-party SDKs may collect analytics and crash reporting data
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are subject to the third party's privacy policy:
- Vercel: Hosting and analytics (Privacy Policy)
- Stripe: Payment processing (Privacy Policy)
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Delete existing cookies
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
5.2 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
- Google: Google Ads Settings
- Industry Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:
- Some features of our Services may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some content may not display correctly
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. There is currently no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. Our Services do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie management options described above.
8. 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 post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Foundational Creations
Email: privacy@foundationalcreations.com
Website: foundationalcreations.com
Esta página se publica en inglés. Los contratos y políticas se redactan en inglés para todos los mercados.
Questions: hello@foundationalcreations.com. App support: support@foundationalcreations.com.