Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 11, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

BriefWizard uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our platform, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security Cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and maintain security
  • Session Cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit
  • Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance across our servers

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

  • User Preferences: Remember your settings (theme, language, dashboard layout)
  • Feature Usage: Track which features you use to improve your experience
  • Form Data: Save progress on forms and brief creation

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our platform:

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views, user journeys, and feature usage
  • Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
  • A/B Testing: Test new features and improvements
  • Error Tracking: Monitor and resolve bugs and issues

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used for marketing purposes (only with your consent):

  • Advertising: Show relevant ads on other platforms
  • Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social features
  • Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 Authentication Services

  • Supabase: Authentication and session management

4.2 Payment Processing

  • LemonSqueezy: Secure payment processing and subscription management

4.3 Analytics Services

  • Vercel Analytics: Performance and usage analytics
  • Error Tracking: Bug monitoring and error reporting

4.4 AI Services

  • DeepSeek: AI content generation (no cookies, API-based)

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:

  • Authentication: Up to 30 days
  • Preferences: Up to 1 year
  • Analytics: Up to 2 years
  • Marketing: Up to 90 days

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.2 Platform Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences in your BriefWizard account settings:

  • Essential cookies (cannot be disabled)
  • Functional cookies (can be disabled)
  • Analytics cookies (can be disabled)
  • Marketing cookies (can be disabled)

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled; website won't function properly
  • Functional Cookies: May lose personalization and preferences
  • Analytics Cookies: We can't improve the service based on usage data
  • Marketing Cookies: May see less relevant advertisements

8. Cookie Security

We implement security measures for cookies:

  • Encryption: Sensitive cookies are encrypted
  • Secure Flag: Cookies transmitted over HTTPS only
  • HttpOnly Flag: Prevents access via JavaScript for security cookies
  • SameSite Attribute: Protects against cross-site request forgery

9. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

  • Local Storage: Store larger amounts of data locally
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage for the current session
  • IndexedDB: Client-side database for offline functionality
  • Web Beacons: Track email opens and engagement

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

11. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@briefwizard.com
  • Website: https://briefwizard.com

🍪 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or account preferences.