Cookie Policy
How Swatcher uses cookies and local storage.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the service to function properly:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session Management: Maintain your session state
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- User Preferences: Colour display settings and interface preferences
- Recently Viewed: Your recently viewed colours and palettes
- Search History: Your recent colour searches (stored locally)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our service is used:
- Usage Statistics: Which features are used most often
- Performance Monitoring: How quickly pages load
- Error Tracking: Technical issues that occur
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Maintain your login session | Until you close browser |
| Persistent Cookies | Remember preferences | 30 days to 1 year |
| Local Storage | Store palettes and settings | Until manually cleared |
| Session Cookie | Keeps you signed in | Until you sign out or it expires |
Third-Party Cookies
Our service uses some third-party cookies:
- Analytics Services: To understand service usage patterns
These third-party services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand their practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block All Cookies: Disable all cookies (may affect functionality)
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only our cookies
- Clear Cookies: Delete existing cookies from your device
- Cookie Notifications: Get notified when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Functionality Impact
Disabling cookies may affect your experience with Swatcher:
- You may be logged out frequently
- Your colour preferences won't be saved
- Recently viewed colours may not be remembered
- Some features may not work properly
Data Storage Beyond Cookies
We also use other browser storage mechanisms:
- Local Storage: Stores your colour palettes and app preferences locally
- Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your session
- IndexedDB: Stores larger amounts of structured data offline
Cookie Security
We implement security measures for cookies:
- Secure flag for cookies transmitted over HTTPS
- HttpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript access where appropriate
- SameSite attribute to prevent cross-site request forgery
- Regular rotation of session tokens
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hi@swatcher.ie
Your Consent
By continuing to use Swatcher, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.