Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on PeriPause, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

PeriPause uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Service
• Improve the performance and functionality of the Service
• Protect against fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

Purpose:

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Core functionality (navigation, form submissions)
• Load balancing

Examples:

• next-auth.session-token - Keeps you logged in
• next-auth.csrf-token - Protects against CSRF attacks
• peripause_cookie_consent - Stores your cookie preferences

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (up to 30 days)

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Purpose:

• Remember your preferences (theme, language)
• Personalize your experience
• Remember items in your cart or form inputs
• Enable social media features

Examples:

• peripause_theme - Remembers your color theme preference
• peripause_onboarding_completed - Tracks onboarding progress

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service.

Purpose:

• Track page views and user interactions
• Analyze traffic sources
• Measure Service performance
• Identify popular features
• Detect and fix bugs

Third-Party Services: We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics (if applicable). These services may set their own cookies.

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements.

Purpose:

• Show you relevant ads on other websites
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Limit ad frequency

Note: Currently, PeriPause does not use marketing cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on PeriPause are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing.

• Provider: Stripe, Inc.
• Purpose: Payment processing, fraud detection
• Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

4.2 Abacus AI (AI Features)

Our AI-powered features use Abacus AI services, which may set cookies for session management.

• Provider: Abacus.AI
• Purpose: AI chat functionality, pattern analysis
• Privacy Policy: https://abacus.ai/privacy

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit PeriPause, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies (essential, functional, analytics)
• Essential Only: Allow only essential cookies required for basic functionality
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after each session
• View and delete specific cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of PeriPause, including logging in and accessing your account.

5.3 Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also allow you to manage cookies:

• iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data
• Android Chrome: Settings → Site settings → Cookies

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track your browsing activity. At this time, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

We respect your privacy choices. If you have enabled DNT in your browser, we will not use analytics or marketing cookies (if applicable). However, essential cookies will still be used to ensure the Service functions properly.

7. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding cookie consent:

• Explicit Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Granular Control: You can choose which types of cookies to allow
• Easy Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings
• Clear Information: We provide clear information about each cookie type

For more information about your GDPR rights, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (up to 2 years) or until you delete them

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• We will notify you through the Service or via email
• For material changes, we will request your renewed consent

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

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