Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How BiasFilter Uses Cookies

BiasFilter uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functionality and improve your experience. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and giving you control over your data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

Authentication Token: Stored in localStorage to keep you logged in
Session Management: Maintains your login state across pages
Security: Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential:

Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
Language Selection: Store your preferred language
Theme Settings: Remember your display preferences

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These help us understand how visitors interact with BiasFilter:

Usage Statistics: Anonymised data about page visits
Feature Usage: Which tools and features are most popular
Performance Monitoring: Help identify and fix technical issues

4. Third-Party Cookies

BiasFilter may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

PostHog (Analytics)

With your consent, PostHog sets analytics cookies to help us understand how the site is used. These cookies are not set until you accept them, and you can withdraw consent at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer. PostHog stores data within the European Union. See thePostHog Privacy Policy.

Stripe (Payments)

When you make a donation, Stripe may set cookies for payment processing and fraud prevention. See the Stripe Privacy Policy.

OpenAI (AI Analysis)

When processing your text for bias analysis, OpenAI may use cookies for service delivery and security purposes. See OpenAI's Privacy Policy.

SendGrid (Email Service)

For password reset emails, SendGrid may use cookies for delivery tracking. See SendGrid's Privacy Policy.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings:

Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

BiasFilter Settings:

When logged in, you can manage your data and privacy preferences through yourProfile Settingspage.

6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings → Cookies

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit, we show a cookie banner. Essential cookies are always on because the site cannot work without them. For optional cookies:

We ask for your explicit consent before setting any analytics cookies, and nothing is collected until you accept
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies from the banner, and change your choice at any time using the Cookie Preferences link in the footer
Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal

8. Data Protection and Security

All cookie data is protected using appropriate security measures. We do not sell cookie data to third parties and only share information as described in our Privacy Policy. Cookies are transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:admin@bwgela.com

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