Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 18, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how our Amazon Keyword Research Tool uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our web application. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

We use minimal cookies, primarily for essential functionality like authentication and user preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, us) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our web application. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate through the application
  • Security Cookies: Protect your account and detect abuse or unauthorized use
  • Session Cookies: Maintain your session state across page views

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the application to function properly.

2. Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our web application to remember choices you make (such as your selected Amazon marketplace) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Marketplace Selection: Remember your preferred Amazon marketplace
  • UI Preferences: Store your interface customization choices
  • Language Settings: Remember your language preference

3. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our web application by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Web Vitals: Measure page load times and rendering performance
  • Analytics: Track usage patterns to improve our service
  • Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:

Supabase (Authentication & Database)

Sets cookies for secure authentication and session management.

Purpose: Essential for login functionality

Vercel (Web Hosting)

May set cookies for performance optimization and analytics.

Purpose: Performance and security

Chrome Extension Local Storage

Our Chrome extension uses browser local storage instead of cookies. This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

  • Extension Settings: Your preferences and configuration
  • Keyword Data: Keywords you've searched (stored locally only)
  • Amazon Marketplace: Last selected marketplace

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential functionality like authentication.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used to remember your preferences across sessions (typically 30-90 days).

Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Prompt you before accepting cookies

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

Important Note

Blocking or deleting essential cookies may affect the functionality of our web application. You may not be able to use certain features, such as staying logged in.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by displaying a prominent notice in our web application.

Contact Us

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

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 18, 2025 and applies to all users of the Amazon Keyword Research Tool.

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