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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-07

This policy explains how Switch Socials ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on switchsocials.com, what each category does, and how you can control them.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember preferences, and (in some cases) measure how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, which behave like cookies for the purposes of this policy.

2. Categories we use

Strictly necessary · always on
Required for sign-in, session security, fraud prevention and basic platform functionality. Disabling these would break core features such as authentication and checkout, so they cannot be turned off.
Preferences · optional
Remembers UI preferences such as your theme (light/dark) and the role you last used (buyer or seller).
Analytics · opt-in
Helps us understand how Switch Socials is used so we can improve it. We plan to use Google Analytics for this. These cookies are only set if you explicitly opt in.

3. Cookies we set

Strictly necessary

Strictly necessary cookies
Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
sb-access-token	Supabase authentication session — keeps you signed in.	Session / up to 1 hour	First-party
sb-refresh-token	Refreshes the auth session without forcing re-login.	30 days	First-party
cookie_consent_v1	Stores your cookie consent choices.	1 year	First-party

Preferences

Preference cookies
Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
theme	Remembers your light/dark theme preference.	1 year	First-party
active_role	Remembers whether you last used a buyer or seller view.	1 year	First-party

Analytics

Analytics cookies
Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users (loaded only after you opt in).	2 years	Third-party (Google)
_ga_<container-id>	Google Analytics — persists session state for the GA4 property.	2 years	Third-party (Google)

Cookie names and durations are representative. Exact values may vary by browser, region, and provider configuration.

4. Browser controls

In addition to the in-app preferences below, every major browser lets you view, block, or delete cookies via its settings menu:

Google Chrome— Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
Apple Safari— Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies in your browser will prevent parts of Switch Socials from working correctly, including signing in and completing purchases.

5. Manage your preferences

You can change your choices at any time. Your selection is stored for one year, after which we will ask again.

1. What cookies are

2. Categories we use

Strictly necessary · always on

Required for sign-in, session security, fraud prevention and basic platform functionality. Disabling these would break core features such as authentication and checkout, so they cannot be turned off.

Preferences · optional

Remembers UI preferences such as your theme (light/dark) and the role you last used (buyer or seller).

Analytics · opt-in

Helps us understand how Switch Socials is used so we can improve it. We plan to use Google Analytics for this. These cookies are only set if you explicitly opt in.

4. Browser controls

In addition to the in-app preferences below, every major browser lets you view, block, or delete cookies via its settings menu:

Google Chrome— Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.

Mozilla Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.

Apple Safari— Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.

Microsoft Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies in your browser will prevent parts of Switch Socials from working correctly, including signing in and completing purchases.