Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how T.E.A.M. Consulting ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Settlement Management System ("Service"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website or use our Service. They are widely used to make websites and applications work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
1.1 Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our domain
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication and session management | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | Essential |
| auth_state | Authentication state tracking | 24 hours | Essential |
| supabase.auth.token | Supabase authentication token | Session | Essential |
2.2 Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Store user interface preferences | 1 year | Functional |
| language_preference | Remember selected language | 1 year | Functional |
| theme_setting | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year | Functional |
| dashboard_layout | Save dashboard configuration | 6 months | Functional |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
3. Specific Use Cases
Authentication & Security
- • Maintain secure user sessions
- • Prevent unauthorized access
- • Protect against CSRF attacks
- • Enable multi-factor authentication
User Experience
- • Remember your preferences and settings
- • Maintain dashboard configurations
- • Preserve search filters and sorting
- • Provide personalized interfaces
System Performance
- • Monitor application performance
- • Track system response times
- • Identify and resolve technical issues
- • Optimize database operations
Compliance & Audit
- • Maintain audit trails for compliance
- • Track user actions for legal requirements
- • Generate usage reports for regulators
- • Ensure GDPR and CCPA compliance
4. Third-Party Services
Supabase (Database and Authentication)
Purpose: Authentication, database operations, real-time updates
Data: User sessions, authentication tokens
Privacy PolicyGoogle Analytics (Optional)
Purpose: Website usage analytics and performance monitoring
Data: Anonymized usage statistics
Vercel (Hosting and CDN)
Purpose: Content delivery and performance optimization
Data: Anonymous performance metrics
Privacy Policy5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Manage your cookie preferences
5.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling will prevent login and make the Service non-functional
Functional Cookies
May reset preferences and reduce personalization features
Analytics Cookies
Will not affect functionality but limits our improvement insights
6. Legal Compliance
GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, our legal basis for using cookies includes:
- • Consent: For non-essential cookies
- • Legitimate Interest: For functional cookies
- • Contractual Necessity: For authentication
CCPA Compliance
California residents have rights regarding:
- • Knowledge of information collection
- • Deletion of personal information
- • Opt-out of sale of information
- • Non-discrimination for exercising rights
7. Contact Information
For questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy Officer
By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.