> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cookie Policy

> How we use cookies and similar technologies

**Effective Date:** January 1, 2026
**Last Updated:** March 8, 2026

## 1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use the service.

## 2. How We Use Cookies

Edge Analyzer uses cookies for the following purposes:

### 2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| - | - | - |
| Session cookie | Keeps you signed in and maintains your authentication state | Session (expires on browser close or after timeout) |
| CSRF token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Cookie consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| Referral attribution (`ea_ref`) | Tracks which affiliate referred you (set when visiting a referral link) | 1 year |

### 2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| - | - | - |
| Currency preference | Remembers your selected display currency | 1 year |
| Theme preference | Remembers your light/dark mode selection | 1 year |
| Dashboard layout | Remembers your widget arrangement | 1 year |

### 2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how you use the Service so we can improve it.

| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
| - | - | - |
| Usage analytics | Tracks page views, feature usage, and session duration | 1 year |
| Error tracking | Helps us identify and fix bugs | 30 days |

> [!NOTE]
>
> Analytics cookies are optional and can be disabled through your cookie preferences.

## 3. Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:

| Service | Purpose | Type |
| - | - | - |
| Stripe | Payment processing cookies for secure checkout | Essential |
| Supabase Auth | Authentication state management | Essential |

> [!NOTE]
>
> We do not use advertising or social media tracking cookies.

## 4. Managing Cookies

### Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

> [accordion] Chrome
>
> Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

> [accordion] Firefox
>
> Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

> [accordion] Safari
>
> Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

> [accordion] Edge
>
> Settings → Cookies and site permissions

### Cookie Preferences

When you first visit Edge Analyzer, you can set your cookie preferences through the consent banner. You can update these preferences at any time through **Settings** → **Privacy**.

### Impact of Disabling Cookies

| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
| - | - |
| Essential cookies | The Service will not function properly. You may not be able to sign in or use core features. |
| Functional cookies | Your preferences (currency, theme) will not be remembered between sessions. |
| Analytics cookies | No impact on functionality. We will not collect usage analytics from your sessions. |

## 5. Do Not Track

Edge Analyzer respects the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal. When DNT is enabled, we disable optional analytics cookies.

## 6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

## 7. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:

* **Email:** [privacy@edgeanalyzer.com](mailto:privacy@edgeanalyzer.com)
* **Support:** [support@edgeanalyzer.com](mailto:support@edgeanalyzer.com)


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