Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 13, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

Outsearch uses cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Remembering your login status
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing to ensure website performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Storing your dashboard configurations
  • Customizing the user interface

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Tracking page visits and navigation patterns
  • Measuring website performance
  • Understanding which features are most popular
  • Identifying and fixing errors

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Tracking visitors across websites
  • Displaying personalized advertisements
  • Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the main cookies we use:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication session tokenSession
sb-refresh-tokenToken refresh for persistent login1 year
themeUser theme preference1 year
_vercel_analyticsWebsite analyticsSession

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Google: For authentication and analytics
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Vercel: For website analytics and performance monitoring

These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Managing Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

Browser Settings

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from all or specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Receive notifications when a cookie is set

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality, including user authentication.

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists after you close the browser window
  • Session Storage: Data stored temporarily during your browsing session
  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images used in emails or web pages to track user behavior

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • By email: support@outsearch.io
  • Through our website contact form