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

Cookies help us:

• Remember your login status so you don
• Understand how you use our platform to improve your experience
• Protect your account with security features
• Save your preferences and settings

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels/beacons. This policy covers all such technologies.

We categorize cookies into two types: Strictly Necessary (required for the site to function) and Optional (used to improve your experience, which you can accept or decline).

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

• Firebase Authentication (authStore): Manages your login session and keeps you authenticated as you navigate the site. Without this cookie, you would need to log in on every page.
• Google reCAPTCHA (_GRECAPTCHA, rc::a, rc::b, rc::c): Protects the platform from spam and automated abuse. Required for registration and form submissions.
• Heyo Chat Widget (dashboard-sidebar, lastChangelogVisit, onboardingForm): Powers our customer support chat and saves your interface preferences for the chat widget.
• Cookie Consent (ncc_c, ncc_e): Stores your cookie preferences so we remember your choices.

You cannot opt out of strictly necessary cookies as they are essential for the platform to work.

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this data to improve our services and user experience.

• PostHog Analytics (ph_*_posthog): Tracks anonymized usage patterns, feature interactions, and helps us identify areas for improvement. This cookie requires your explicit opt-in consent and is not enabled by default. You can change your preference at any time.

Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not use it for advertising or sell it to third parties.

Opting Out: You can disable analytics cookies at any time:

• Click the cookie settings icon at the bottom of any page
• Go to your account Privacy Settings and toggle off Analytics Tracking
• Both methods will immediately stop analytics collection

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Below are the third-party services we use and links to their privacy policies:

• Google (Firebase & reCAPTCHA): Authentication and security services. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• PostHog: Product analytics. Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy | GDPR Compliance: https://posthog.com/docs/privacy/gdpr-compliance
• Heyo: Customer support chat. Privacy Policy: https://heyo.so/legal/privacy

We have data processing agreements with all third-party providers to ensure your data is handled in accordance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.

Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a set period).

• Session cookies: Authentication tokens that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookie consent preferences (1 year), analytics identifiers (1 year)

Firebase authentication uses a combination of session and persistent storage to maintain your logged-in state securely.

You have full control over cookies stored on your device:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser
• Cookie Settings Button: Click the cookie icon at the bottom of any page to modify your preferences.
• Privacy Settings: Logged-in users can manage analytics opt-out from their account settings.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent Drill.meme from functioning correctly. You may not be able to log in or access certain features.

Browser-specific instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

When you first visit Drill.meme, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies including analytics
• Decline Optional: Only enable strictly necessary cookies
• Customize: Choose which optional cookies to enable

Your consent is stored for 1 year. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon.

Under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations, we only use non-essential cookies with your explicit consent. Analytics cookies are not enabled by default and require your active opt-in before activation.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on the platform for significant changes
• Requesting new consent if we add new cookie categories

We will request your renewed consent for any material changes to this Cookie Policy before they take effect. For non-material changes, the updated policy will apply from the date published on this page.