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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 22, 2026 · Effective: March 22, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, maintain session state, and remember your preferences across visits.
Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. This policy covers all such technologies used by GovEtract.
2. How We Use Cookies
GovEtract is a business application, not a consumer marketing site. Our cookie use is minimal and functional — we do not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking, or third-party analytics that profile you across other websites.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to function. You cannot opt out of these without losing access to core functionality.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovEtract session cookie | Keeps you signed in to your account across page loads | Supabase-managed session | Supabase |
| Additional session cookie | Overflow storage for your session when it exceeds a single cookie's size limit | Session | Supabase |
The labels above are plain-English names for the cookies you may see. Exact cookie names and session lifetimes can vary depending on your browser, environment, and account configuration.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| govetract-locale | Remembers the interface language you selected so the app can open in the same language on your next visit | 1 year | GovEtract |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We do not currently use analytics cookies. Limited server-side operational logs and selected product-event records may still be created when you use the Platform, but those records do not rely on Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Segment, or any other third-party analytics service that drops cookies on your device.
If we introduce third-party analytics in the future, we will update this policy and obtain appropriate consent where required.
3.4 Advertising Cookies
We do not use advertising cookies. We do not serve behavioral advertising, retargeting ads, or interest-based ads. No advertising cookies are placed on your device by or through the Platform.
4. Session Storage and Similar Browser Storage
In limited cases, the Platform uses browser session storage for short-lived auth flow state. For example, after sign-up, invitation acceptance, or a password reset request, we may temporarily store the email address you just used so the check-email page can offer a resend action without placing that address in the URL.
This session storage remains in your browser, is not shared across sites, and is typically cleared when the browser tab or session ends. We do not currently use persistent browser local storage for cross-site tracking or advertising purposes.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services embedded in or linked from the Platform may set their own cookies. These services include:
- Supabase: Authentication infrastructure. Supabase cookies are necessary for platform access. Supabase's cookie and privacy practices are described at supabase.com/privacy.
We do not embed third-party social media widgets, video players, or advertising networks that would place additional cookies on your device without your knowledge.
6. How to Control Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for 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 → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in or using the Platform.
6.2 Do Not Track
We do not respond to browser-based Do Not Track (DNT) signals because we do not engage in cross-site tracking. Our Platform does not serve behavioral advertising regardless of DNT status.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new technologies or services. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date and notify you if the changes are material.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies, contact privacy@govetract.com.