1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website and services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

2.3 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous.

2.4 Advertising/Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Expiry	Type
_session	webpagecommenter.com	Authentication	Session	Essential
_firebase_token	Firebase	Authentication	1 year	Essential
_ga	Google Analytics	Analytics	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics	Analytics	24 hours	Analytics
preferences	webpagecommenter.com	User Settings	1 year	Functionality

4. Browser Extensions and Local Storage

Our browser extension uses a combination of browser storage mechanisms (localStorage, chrome.storage.local, chrome.storage.sync) to store essential data for the functionality of the extension. This includes:

User authentication tokens
User preferences and settings
Cached data for better performance
Comment drafts

This storage is necessary for the extension to function properly and provide a seamless experience across browsing sessions.

5. Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings.

To manage your cookie preferences:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will request your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7. Changes to Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact Us

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

Email:webpagecommenter@gmail.com