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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how GitWatchman uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and provide our services.
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Authentication Cookies: To keep you signed in and secure
- Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
- Performance Cookies: To improve website performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:
- Setting your privacy preferences
- Logging in or filling in forms
- Maintaining your session
- Authentication and security
- Basic website functionality
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your language preferences
- Storing your monitoring settings
- Customizing your dashboard layout
- Notification preferences
- Repository monitoring configurations
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Which pages are most popular
- How long visitors stay on the site
- What features are used most often
- Performance metrics and error tracking
- User journey analysis
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies help improve website performance and user experience:
- Load time optimization
- Error tracking and debugging
- Service availability monitoring
- CDN performance optimization
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- GitHub OAuth: Authentication and user profile information
- Supabase: Database and backend services
- Vercel: Hosting and performance monitoring
- Analytics Services: Website usage statistics
- Email Services: Notification delivery tracking
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings
- Cookie Consent: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences
- Third-Party Opt-Out: Opt out of third-party analytics cookies
- Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
- Private Browsing: Use incognito/private mode to prevent cookie storage
6. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your specific browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Mobile: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and site data
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Some features may not work as expected
- Website performance may be affected
- Repository monitoring may be limited
- Email notifications may not work properly
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit your experience but won't break core features.
8. Cookie Duration and Expiration
Different types of cookies have different lifespans:
8.1 Session Cookies
- Authentication tokens (deleted when browser closes)
- User session data (deleted when browser closes)
- Temporary form data (deleted when browser closes)
8.2 Persistent Cookies
- User preferences (1 year)
- Analytics data (2 years)
- Language settings (1 year)
- Notification preferences (1 year)
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
For significant changes, we will also send you an email notification at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: g.argento78@gmail.com