Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

We also use similar technologies including localStorage, sessionStorage, and web beacons. localStorage persists data between browser sessions, while sessionStorage clears when you close your browser. Web beacons are small graphic images that help us understand how you interact with our service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: We use cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your session securely across page visits.
• Preferences: We store your settings such as theme (light/dark mode), language preference, and unit preferences (metric/imperial).
• Security: Cookies help protect against cross site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats.
• Analytics: We use error tracking to understand and fix issues with the application.
• Performance: Cookies help us cache data appropriately to improve loading times and reduce server load.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. This helps us improve our service.

4. Third Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content:

• Sentry: Error monitoring and performance tracking to help us identify and fix issues quickly.Privacy Policy
• Google AI (Gemini): Powers our AI chat assistant and water test analysis features. Data is processed according toGoogle's Privacy Policy
• OpenAI: Alternative AI provider for certain features.Privacy Policy

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Preferences center.
• Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Note: If you choose to disable essential cookies, some features of Ally may not function properly, particularly authentication and session management.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

For mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for managing cookies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also display a notice in the app.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

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

• Email: privacy@allybywaiterapp.com
• Contact Form: Contact Page