Cookie Policy

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Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Shiplist ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and service at shiplist.app (the "Service").

Last Updated: 2026-02-08

By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

Contact Us: If you have questions about our use of cookies, email us at info@shiplist.app.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve your experience.

How Cookies Work:

  • Cookies are sent from a web server to your browser
  • Your browser stores the cookie on your device
  • The cookie is sent back to the server on subsequent visits
  • This allows the website to "remember" you and your preferences
  • Types of Cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified duration (e.g., 1 year)
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by Shiplist (the website you're visiting)
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Stripe, Umami Analytics)
  • Similar Technologies:

    We also use similar technologies like:

  • Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
  • Session Storage: Temporary browser storage
  • Browser Fingerprinting: Identifying browsers for anonymous voting (not for tracking)
  • Why We Use Cookies

    We use cookies for several important purposes:

    1. Essential Functionality:

  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Remember your security settings
  • Protect against fraudulent activity
  • Enable core features of the Service
  • 2. User Preferences:

  • Remember your theme choice (dark mode / light mode)
  • Store your language preference
  • Remember your cookie consent choices
  • 3. Analytics and Improvement:

  • Understand how users interact with the Service
  • Identify popular features and pain points
  • Detect bugs and performance issues
  • Measure effectiveness of features
  • 4. Security:

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • Identify suspicious behavior
  • What We DO NOT Use Cookies For:

  • ❌ Advertising or behavioral targeting
  • ❌ Tracking you across other websites
  • ❌ Selling your data to third parties
  • ❌ Building profiles for marketing purposes
  • Cookies We Use

    Below is a detailed list of all cookies used by Shiplist, categorized by type:

    Essential Cookies (Always Active)

    These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

    Preference Cookies

    These cookies remember your choices and preferences to personalize your experience.

    Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Your Consent)

    These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service. You can disable them at any time.

    Note: See the detailed cookie table below for specific cookie names, purposes, and durations.

    Essential Cookies

    Always Active
    Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
    firebase_authUser authentication and session managementSession (expires when browser closes)Firebase (Google)
    session_idMaintain your logged-in session30 daysShiplist
    csrf_tokenSecurity protection against CSRF attacksSessionShiplist
    __Secure-next-auth.session-tokenNext.js session management30 daysShiplist (Next.js)

    Preference Cookies

    Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
    themeRemember your dark/light mode preference1 yearShiplist
    cookie_consentRemember your cookie consent choices1 yearShiplist

    Analytics Cookies

    Requires Consent
    Cookie NamePurposeDurationProvider
    umami.disabledUmami Analytics - Opt-out preferencePersistentUmami Analytics
    umami_*Umami Analytics - Privacy-friendly analytics (no personal data)SessionUmami Analytics

    Third-Party Cookies

    Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to operate the Service:

    Firebase / Google Cloud Platform:

  • Purpose: Authentication and database
  • Cookies: firebase_auth, session_id
  • Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
  • Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Stripe (on payment pages only):

  • Purpose: Secure payment processing
  • Cookies: Various Stripe cookies (only on checkout/billing pages)
  • Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
  • Note: Stripe cookies are essential for payment processing
  • Umami Analytics (if you consent):

  • Purpose: Privacy-friendly usage analytics (no personal data collected)
  • Cookies: umami.disabled, umami_*
  • Privacy Policy: https://umami.is/privacy
  • Opt-out: Use our cookie consent banner or Privacy Settings
  • Note: Umami is a privacy-first analytics solution that does not collect personal information or use tracking cookies
  • Note: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

    Managing Your Cookie Preferences

    You have several options to control cookies:

    Option 1: Shiplist Cookie Consent Banner

    When you first visit Shiplist, you'll see a cookie consent banner:

  • Accept: Allow all cookies (essential, preference, and analytics)
  • Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow
  • Settings > Privacy: Update your cookie choices at any time
  • Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to function.

    Option 2: Browser Settings

    You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

    Google Chrome:

    1. Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

    2. Choose your cookie preferences

    3. Manage exceptions for specific sites

    Mozilla Firefox:

    1. Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

    2. Choose your cookie preferences

    3. Manage exceptions for specific sites

    Apple Safari:

    1. Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

    2. Choose your cookie preferences

    3. Manage website data

    Microsoft Edge:

    1. Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

    2. Choose your cookie preferences

    3. Manage exceptions

    ⚠️ Warning: Blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.

    Option 3: Do Not Track (DNT)

    We respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting:

  • Enable DNT in your browser settings
  • We will automatically disable analytics cookies
  • Essential cookies will still be used (required for functionality)
  • Option 4: Clear Existing Cookies

    To delete cookies already stored:

  • Use your browser's "Clear browsing data" or "Clear cookies" feature
  • Select the time range (e.g., "All time")
  • Check "Cookies and other site data"
  • Click "Clear data"
  • Note: Clearing cookies will log you out and reset your preferences.

    Changes to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in cookie usage
  • New features or technologies
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Feedback from users
  • Notification:

  • Material changes: We will notify you via email or prominent notice
  • Minor changes: Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Check for Updates:

    We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were made.

    Questions?

    If you have questions about changes to this policy, contact us at info@shiplist.app.

    More Information

    Related Policies:

  • Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your data
  • Terms of Service - Terms governing your use of Shiplist
  • External Resources:

    To learn more about cookies and how to manage them:

  • AboutCookies.org - Independent cookie information
  • AllAboutCookies.org - Cookie management guides
  • Your Online Choices - EU opt-out tool
  • Browser-Specific Guides:

  • Google Chrome - Clear cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox - Delete cookies
  • Apple Safari - Manage cookies
  • Microsoft Edge - Delete cookies
  • GDPR Compliance:

    For EU/EEA users, our cookie practices comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • ePrivacy Directive ("Cookie Law")
  • National data protection laws
  • Contact Us:

    Email: info@shiplist.app

    Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

    We aim to respond within 5 business days.

    Manage Your Cookie Preferences

    Cookie Preferences

    Manage how we use cookies and similar technologies on Shiplist.

    Essential Cookies

    Always On

    Required for authentication and core functionality

    Analytics Cookies

    Help us understand how you use Shiplist to improve our service (Umami Analytics - privacy-friendly)

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