Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 19, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication and login sessions | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode setting | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session and campaign data | 2 years |
| usage_stats | Track feature usage and performance metrics | 30 days |
2.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| dashboard_layout | Remember your dashboard customizations | 1 year |
| notification_prefs | Store notification preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remember your language preference | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_campaign | Track which marketing campaigns brought you to our site | 30 days |
| conversion_tracking | Measure the effectiveness of our advertising | 90 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
3.1 GitHub
When you authenticate with GitHub, they may set cookies for:
- OAuth authentication flow
- Session management
- Security features
3.2 Stripe
For payment processing, Stripe may set cookies for:
- Fraud prevention
- Payment security
- Transaction processing
3.3 Google Analytics
If you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics sets cookies to:
- Track website usage
- Measure performance
- Generate usage reports
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences
4.2 Changing Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
- Going to your account settings
- Clearing your browser cookies (will require reconfiguration)
4.3 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set cookie preferences per website
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without necessary cookies.
5. Data Protection and Privacy
Our use of cookies is designed to respect your privacy:
- We don't store personally identifiable information in optional cookies without consent
- Analytics data is anonymized when possible
- We regularly review and minimize cookie usage
- Third-party cookies are only used with trusted partners
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
- Preference cookies: Usually last 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect:
- Changes in how we use cookies
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Best practice updates
We'll notify you of significant changes through our usual communication channels.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: noreply@reposentinel.com
- Support: noreply@reposentinel.com
- Cookie Settings: Available in your account settings
Your Control: You have full control over optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time without affecting your use of our core services.