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Cookie Policy
Effective date: March 17, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the site owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
Cookies We Use
WalksBuddy uses a minimal set of cookies to provide core functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking. Below are the categories of cookies we use and their purposes.
Essential
Authentication Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for WalksBuddy to function. They manage your authentication session through Supabase, keeping you signed in as you navigate the app. Without these cookies, you would not be able to access your dashboard, dog profiles, or any account features.
Functional
User Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as your saved location for weather and walk-score lookups. They allow WalksBuddy to provide a personalized experience without requiring you to re-enter information each time you visit.
Analytics
Minimal Analytics Cookies
We may use privacy-focused analytics to understand how visitors interact with WalksBuddy at an aggregate level. These cookies do not track you across other websites, do not collect personally identifiable information, and are used solely to improve the service.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's “Settings,” “Preferences,” or “Privacy” menu. From there you can:
- View and delete existing cookies stored on your device.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies from being set.
- Configure your browser to notify you each time a cookie is placed.
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to WalksBuddy and accessing account-related features.
Third-Party Cookies
WalksBuddy relies on Supabase for authentication, which may set its own cookies to manage your session securely. We do not allow advertising networks or social-media platforms to set cookies through our site. Any third-party service we integrate with is selected for its commitment to user privacy and data protection.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how WalksBuddy uses cookies, please contact us at privacy@walksbuddy.com.