Cookie Policy | GVO SMiTH

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that contain information about your browsing activity. They allow websites to remember information about you across visits and sessions.

2. Cookies Used on This Platform

We use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies:

2.1 Essential / Functional Cookies

Cookie Name: Supabase Auth Tokens

Purpose: Maintain secure authenticated sessions for admin access.

Duration: Session-based or up to 30 days (depending on admin preference).

Type: Essential—required to provide administrator functionality.

Can be disabled: No. Disabling will break admin login functionality.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Service: Vercel Analytics

Purpose: Collect anonymized usage data to understand platform performance and user engagement (page views, device type, referrer, performance metrics).

Data Retained: Up to 90 days, then aggregated and anonymized.

Can be disabled: Yes, through browser settings. See "Your Choices" below.

2.3 Form State & Draft Storage

Storage: localStorage browser storage

Purpose: Save draft form data locally on your device (e.g., opportunity inquiry form progress).

Data: Not sent to our servers until you submit.

Duration: Until you clear browser data or submit the form.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. However, some third-party services we integrate may set their own cookies:

Stripe: May set cookies when you access payment checkout links. See Stripe's privacy policy.
YouTube: If embedded videos are displayed, may set tracking cookies. See YouTube's privacy policies.

4. Your Choices

Disabling Cookies in Your Browser:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Manage all cookies and site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data

Do-Not-Track (DNT): If your browser sends a do-not-track signal, we honor it for analytics and third-party tracking.

Disable Analytics: You can opt out of Vercel Analytics by disabling JavaScript or using browser extensions that block tracking scripts.

5. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies or tracking technologies:

Email: gvosmith.ent@gmail.com