Cookie Policy

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.

2. How We Use Cookies

Village uses cookies only for essential functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Used to maintain your login session and authenticate your identity
• Security Cookies: Used to protect against security threats and ensure safe access to your account
• Preference Cookies: Used to remember your language preference and other settings

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work. They are typically deleted when you log out or close your browser.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. The following third-party services may set their own cookies:

• Supabase: Our authentication and database provider may set cookies for session management
• Sentry: Our error tracking service may set cookies for error reporting (anonymized)

These cookies are used solely for service functionality and security, not for advertising or tracking.

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days) to remember your preferences

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in or access certain features.

7. Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your browser:

• 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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