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Cookie Policy

S27

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics. This policy explains how S27 POD Listing Pad uses cookies and similar technologies.

1. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (like localStorage) to:

  • Remember your preferences: Save your settings, draft listings, and tool configurations
  • Improve functionality: Enable core features like auto-save and cross-tool data flow
  • Analyze usage: Understand how users interact with our tools to make improvements
  • Maintain security: Protect against unauthorized access and abuse

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

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

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
localStorage Stores draft listings, preferences, and tool data locally on your device Persistent (until cleared) Essential
sessionStorage Temporary session data for navigation between tools Session only Essential

Why essential: Our tool stores most of your work (drafts, preferences) locally in your browser using localStorage. Without this, you would lose all your work when you close the tab or refresh the page.

2.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)

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

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
userPreferences Remembers your tool settings, theme preferences, and defaults 1 year Preference
cookieConsent Remembers your cookie consent choices 1 year Preference

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our tools so we can improve them.

Service Purpose Duration Type
Google Analytics (if used) Tracks page views, user interactions, and feature usage 2 years Analytics
Error Tracking (e.g., Sentry) Captures error logs to help us fix bugs Session Analytics

Note: Analytics cookies are optional. You can opt-out through your browser settings or privacy extensions.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services that set their own cookies:

3.1 Google Analytics (If Used)

We may use Google Analytics to understand usage patterns. Google Analytics sets cookies to:

  • Distinguish unique visitors
  • Track session duration
  • Monitor traffic sources
  • Analyze user behavior

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3.2 Error Tracking Services

We use error tracking tools (like Sentry) to identify and fix bugs. These services may set cookies for session tracking and error correlation.

3.3 Affiliate Links

When you click affiliate links (e.g., to eRank), those third-party sites may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Refer to their respective cookie policies:

  • eRank Privacy Policy

4. localStorage vs Cookies

Important: We primarily use localStorage (not traditional cookies) to save your work. This is a browser feature that stores data locally on your device.

Key Differences:

Feature localStorage Cookies
Storage Location Your device only Your device, sent to server
Data Transmitted Never sent to server Sent with every request
Size Limit ~5-10MB ~4KB
Expiration Never (until cleared) Set by server
Privacy More private Less private

What This Means for You: Your draft listings, preferences, and tool data are stored on YOUR device and never automatically transmitted to our servers. This is more private and secure than traditional cookie-based storage.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → See all site data and permissions → Search for our site → Remove
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data → Search for our site → Remove
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Search for our site → Remove
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies → See all cookies → Search for our site → Remove

5.2 Clear localStorage

To clear localStorage (which erases your saved drafts and preferences):

  1. Open browser Developer Tools (F12 or right-click → Inspect)
  2. Go to "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Find "Local Storage" in the sidebar
  4. Select our domain
  5. Right-click and choose "Clear" or click the delete icon

Warning: Clearing localStorage will delete all your saved drafts and preferences. Export any important work first!

5.3 Browser Privacy Modes

Using Incognito/Private browsing mode will:

  • Block most third-party cookies
  • Clear all data (including localStorage) when you close the window
  • Not save your preferences or drafts

5.4 Do Not Track

We respect "Do Not Track" browser signals. If you enable DNT in your browser, we will not use analytics tracking cookies.

5.5 Privacy Extensions

You can use browser extensions to block tracking cookies:

  • uBlock Origin
  • Privacy Badger
  • Ghostery
  • DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: Disabling essential cookies or localStorage will significantly impact functionality.

If you disable cookies or localStorage:

  • ❌ Drafts will NOT be saved: You'll lose all work when closing the tab
  • ❌ Preferences will NOT persist: Settings reset every session
  • ❌ Cross-tool data flow will break: Can't transfer data between tools
  • ❌ Auto-save will NOT work: Must manually export after every change
  • ⚠️ Limited functionality: Some features may not work properly

Optional cookies can be disabled without breaking core functionality:

  • ✅ Disabling analytics cookies: No impact on functionality
  • ✅ Disabling preference cookies: Minor inconvenience (settings reset each session)

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly set cookies or collect data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used our Service, please contact us.

8. International Users

8.1 GDPR (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights regarding cookies:

  • Right to consent or refuse non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to access data stored in cookies
  • Right to delete cookie data

8.2 CCPA (California Users)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what data cookies collect
  • Opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Delete cookie data

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

  • How we use cookies
  • New features or services
  • Legal requirements
  • Best practices

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Material changes will be announced on our homepage.

10. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:

  • Privacy & Cookies: [email protected]
  • General Support: [email protected]
  • General Inquiries: [email protected]

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