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.