Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [INSERT DATE] | Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]
This Cookie Policy explains how Finley Ventures LLC, doing business as Kerf ("Kerf," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at kerfapp.io and related services (the "Platform"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, security protections, and load balancing. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies (Supabase) | Authenticate your login session | Session / 7 days |
| CSRF token | Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| User preferences | Remember display and notification settings | 1 year |
| Chat session | Maintain AI chatbot conversation state | Session |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how Users interact with the Platform so we can improve it. They collect information about pages visited, time spent, features used, and error logs. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics (if implemented) | Track page views and user flows | Up to 2 years |
2.4 Advertising Cookies
We do not currently use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not serve third-party advertisements on the Platform, and we do not allow third parties to place advertising cookies on the Platform. If this changes in the future, we will update this Cookie Policy and obtain your consent where required.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that we use to operate the Platform:
- Stripe: May set cookies related to payment processing and fraud prevention when you interact with payment features.
- Vercel: May set cookies related to website performance and deployment.
These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Block all cookies or specific cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning properly.
4.2 How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Do Not Track
Our Platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. We will update this policy if our practices change.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
6. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Finley Ventures LLC dba Kerf
Email: support@kerfapp.io
Website: kerfapp.io
Last updated: [INSERT DATE]