Legal01What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make websites and applications work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the operators of the site or application.
02Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in or setting your preferences.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Supabase | Authentication session token — keeps you logged in | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Supabase | Session refresh token — extends your login session securely | 7 days |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payment processing | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for payment processing | 30 minutes |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sqrd2-prefs | SQRD² | Remembers your in-app preferences such as sidebar state and selected tab | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We currently use only anonymised usage data collected through our own Platform. If we introduce third-party analytics in future we will update this policy and request consent where required.
03Local Storage
In addition to cookies, the Platform uses browser local storage to temporarily retain certain application state data including unsaved project changes. This data does not leave your device and is not transmitted to our servers except when you explicitly save your work.
Local storage data is cleared when you log out or clear your browser data.
04Third Party Cookies
Stripe places cookies on the Platform payment pages for the purpose of fraud prevention and secure payment processing. These cookies are strictly necessary for payment functionality. Stripe's cookie policy is available at stripe.com/cookies-policy.
We do not allow advertising networks or social media platforms to place cookies on the Platform.
05Managing Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Platform to function. You can manage non-essential cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Block all cookies (note: this will prevent you from logging in)
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
06Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies we use. Material changes will be notified by a notice on the Platform and by email where appropriate.
07Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies please contact us at support@sqrd.ie.