Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how SwiftTasks ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our web application. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.

By continuing to use our application, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website or web application. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give information to the owners of the site.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SwiftTasks) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, or social media functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various reasons:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the application to function properly. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our application or use essential features. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Examples include:

  • Authentication cookies that verify your identity when you sign in
  • Session cookies that maintain your session while using our application
  • Security cookies that prevent fraudulent use

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

Examples include:

  • Theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • UI customizations (sidebar collapsed state)
  • Remembering your login details (if you select "Remember me")

Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our application and understand how users interact with it. This helps us improve how our application works.

Examples include:

  • Tracking which features are most frequently used
  • Understanding how users navigate through the application
  • Identifying error pages or functionality issues

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our application to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

Examples include:

  • Remembering your preferred language or region
  • Saving user preferences for future visits

Specific Cookies We Use

NamePurposeTypeDuration
swift_tasks_themeStores your theme preference (light/dark/system)Preference7 days
swift_tasks_remember_meRemembers if you selected "Remember me" at loginPreference30 days
swift_tasks_user_prefsStores your application preferencesPreference7 days
swift_tasks_last_projectSaves your last visited projectPreference7 days
swift_tasks_sidebar_collapsedRemembers if your sidebar was collapsedPreference7 days
cookie_consentRecords your cookie consent choiceEssential180 days
remembered_emailStores your email if "Remember me" is selectedPreference30 days

Third-Party Cookies

Our application may use services provided by third parties that set their own cookies. These third parties include:

Supabase

We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Supabase may set cookies for authentication and security purposes. For more information, please visitSupabase's Privacy Policy.

Vercel

Our application is hosted on Vercel, which may use cookies for performance and analytics purposes. For more information, please visitVercel's Privacy Policy.

How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. These settings are typically found in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser.

You can usually:

  • See what cookies you have and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our application. For example, if you block essential cookies, you may not be able to log in or use certain features.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our application, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our application.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: