Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with pages. We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to operate our platform, improve your experience, and understand how our website is used.
2. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled.
- Authentication cookies (Supabase) - keep you signed in and protect your session
- CSRF tokens - prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
- Cookie consent preference - remember your cookie choices
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised.
- PostHog - privacy-friendly product analytics to understand page views, feature usage, and conversion funnels. No personal data is shared with third parties.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.
- Calm Mode preference - remembers your preference for reduced motion and simplified visuals
- Theme preference - stores your light/dark mode choice
3. Third-Party Cookies
We embed a Calendly scheduling widget on certain pages. Calendly may set its own cookies when you interact with the booking form. These cookies are governed by Calendly's privacy policy.
We do not use advertising cookies or share cookie data with ad networks.
4. The OpenScouter Browser Extension
The OpenScouter browser extension does not use cookies. During active testing sessions, it stores a temporary session token in the extension's local storage. This token is deleted when the session ends. The extension does not read, modify, or access cookies from the websites being tested.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from signing in and using the platform.
To manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
6. Data Retention
Authentication cookies expire when your session ends or after 7 days of inactivity. Analytics cookies are retained for up to 12 months. Functional preference cookies persist until you clear them.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@openscouter.com.