Cookie Policy

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 improve your experience. We use cookies and similar technologies to make Realtics work better for you.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Session Management: Remember your actions during a browsing session

2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your settings (theme, language, etc.)
• User Interface: Remember your UI customizations
• Form Auto-fill: Remember information you've entered in forms

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how you use our Service:

• Usage Patterns: Track which features you use most
• Performance: Monitor page load times and errors
• User Journey: Understand how you navigate the platform

We use Vercel Analytics, which respects user privacy and doesn't use cookies for tracking across websites.

3. Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

4.1 Google Services

When you use Google Maps features, Google may set cookies. These are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 Supabase

Our authentication provider Supabase uses cookies to manage your login session. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.

5.2 Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can:

• Use browser "Do Not Track" settings
• Disable analytics in your account settings (coming soon)
• Use browser extensions that block tracking

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Cache data for faster performance
• Store user preferences temporarily
• Save draft form data

6.2 Session Storage

We use session storage for:

• Temporary data during your browsing session
• Form state preservation
• Navigation history within the app

7. Mobile Applications

If we release mobile applications in the future, they may use similar technologies including:

• Device identifiers
• Local data storage
• Push notification tokens

We will update this policy to reflect mobile-specific practices.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Industry best practices

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and posting a notice on our platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: privacy@realtics.ca
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

10. Your Consent

By using Realtics, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For optional cookies, we will request your consent through a cookie banner (coming soon) or account settings.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences in your browser or account settings.