1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics to website operators.
Similar technologies include:
- Web beacons (small graphic images)
- Pixels (code embedded in web pages)
- Local storage (data stored in your browser)
- Software Development Kits (SDKs) in mobile apps
This Cookie Policy explains how kismet.to uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality (powered by Vercel and Supabase authentication)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your user experience
- Analyze website performance and traffic
- Deliver personalized content
- Prevent fraud and enhance security (via Cloudflare)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Authentication and account access (Supabase)
- Security and fraud prevention (Cloudflare)
- Session management
- Load balancing
You cannot opt-out of essential cookies as they are necessary for website operation.
3.2 Functional Cookies (Preference Cookies)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide enhanced functionality:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Previously submitted form data
These cookies improve your experience but are not essential. You can disable them, though some features may not function properly.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical data:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Navigation patterns and click behavior
- Traffic sources and referrals
- Error messages and loading times
We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 First-Party Cookies
Set directly by kismet.to when you visit our website. We control these cookies and the data they collect.
4.2 Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services and partners (e.g., Vercel, Supabase, Cloudflare, Google Analytics). These organizations have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.
5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
5.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functions like maintaining login status during your visit.
5.2 Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) even after you close your browser. Used to remember preferences and recognize you on return visits.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control or delete cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete all cookies or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some website features from functioning properly.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can opt-out using:
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info/choices/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can control advertising tracking through:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Cookie Lifespan
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Short-term cookies: 24 hours to 30 days
- Long-term cookies: 1 month to 2 years
We regularly review and minimize cookie duration where possible.
8. Updates to Stored Cookies
We may add, remove, or modify cookies as our services evolve. We will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and notify you of material changes.
9. Third-Party Privacy Policies
Third-party services that set cookies on our website have their own privacy policies:
- Supabase: https://supabase.com/privacy
- Vercel: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
- Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how third parties use cookies and collect data.
10. International Considerations
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or other jurisdictions with cookie laws, we comply with applicable regulations including:
- EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies and provide clear information about cookie use.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors through cookies. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us immediately.
12. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your rights, contact us:
kismet.to
Email: privacy@kismet.to
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through:
- Email notification
- Website banner or notice
- Prominent display on homepage
Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
14. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
15. Acknowledgment
BY USING OUR WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS COOKIE POLICY AND CONSENT TO OUR USE OF COOKIES AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.