Cookie Policy

Effective date: [EFFECTIVE_DATE] Last updated: [LAST_UPDATED]

This Cookie Policy explains how [COMPANY_LEGAL_NAME] ("BabyHQ", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the BabyHQ website and application (the "Service"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, except where your consent is required by applicable law — in which case, we will obtain your consent through our cookie banner before placing non-essential cookies.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve functionality and performance, and to provide information to site owners.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and SDKs. In this Policy, "cookies" refers to all of these technologies.

2. Categories of cookies we use

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent.

| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | |--------|----------|---------|----------| | __session | Clerk | Maintains your authenticated session | Session / up to 7 days | | __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Verifies your identity across subdomains | Session | | _cfuvid | Cloudflare (via Clerk) | Security and bot protection | Session | | NEXT_LOCALE | BabyHQ | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |

2.2 Functional cookies

These cookies enhance the Service by remembering your preferences and choices. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience.

| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | |--------|----------|---------|----------| | babyhq_theme | BabyHQ | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year | | babyhq_tz | BabyHQ | Stores your timezone for accurate timestamps | 1 year |

2.3 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before placing these cookies.

| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | |--------|----------|---------|----------| | (To be confirmed once analytics provider is chosen — e.g. Vercel Analytics, PostHog, Plausible) | (Provider) | Aggregate usage metrics | (Duration) |

2.4 Marketing cookies

At the effective date of this Policy, BabyHQ does not place marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce any in the future, we will update this Policy and request your consent before doing so.

3. Third-party services that may set cookies

The following third-party providers integrated into the Service may set their own cookies, subject to their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Clerk — authentication and session management.
• Stripe — payment processing (cookies only present on pages where payment flows are used).
• Cloudflare — security and performance (via Clerk or Vercel).

4. How to manage cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Through our cookie banner

When required by law, a cookie banner appears on your first visit. You may accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies. You can revisit your preferences at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.

4.2 Through your browser

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies stored on your device.
• Block cookies from specific sites or all sites.
• Be notified before a cookie is placed.

Links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

• Chrome
• Safari
• Firefox
• Edge

4.3 Consequences of blocking cookies

If you block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Service — including sign-in and session continuity — will not function properly. Blocking functional or analytics cookies will not break the Service but may reduce personalization.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no consistent industry or legal standard for responding to DNT signals, BabyHQ does not currently respond to them. We respect your choices expressed through our cookie banner and browser settings.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The "Last updated" date indicates when the Policy was most recently revised. Material changes will be communicated through the Service.

7. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at [CONTACT_EMAIL_PRIVACY].

This Cookie Policy is provided in English. If a translation is provided, the English version prevails in case of conflict, except where applicable law requires otherwise.