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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 | Session / 1 hour (auto-renewed) | 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 can vary depending on your browser or account configuration.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. They are not required for core functionality but enhance usability.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| govetract-ui-prefs | Stores UI preferences such as sidebar state and table column visibility | 1 year | GovEtract |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We currently use only first-party, aggregated usage logging (page views, feature interactions) stored in our own database. We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Segment, or any 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. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, the Platform uses browser local storage for temporary UI state (e.g., draft content, filter selections, and open/closed panel state). This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. It persists until cleared by you or the browser.
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.