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.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
- Session Management: Maintain your session state across pages
- Security Cookies: Protect against security threats and fraudulent activity
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance across our servers
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Usage Analytics: Track page views, feature usage, and user flows
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor site speed and identify technical issues
- Error Tracking: Capture and analyze application errors
- A/B Testing: Test different versions of features to improve user experience
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- User Preferences: Remember your calculation settings and display preferences
- Language Settings: Store your preferred language
- Theme Preferences: Remember your chosen theme (dark/light mode)
- Form Data: Temporarily store form inputs to prevent data loss
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
- Data: Payment-related information and transaction security
- Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Supabase (Database and Authentication)
Vercel (Hosting and Analytics)
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are deleted when you close your browser:
- Authentication sessions
- Temporary form data
- Security tokens
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:
- User preferences: 1 year
- Analytics data: 2 years
- Security settings: 30 days
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Our Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Preference Center, accessible through the cookie banner or in your account settings.
Opting Out of Analytics
To opt out of analytics tracking:
- Visit your account settings
- Navigate to Privacy Preferences
- Disable analytics cookies
- Save your preferences
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Warning: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from:
- Logging into your account
- Saving your calculations
- Accessing protected features
- Maintaining secure sessions
Optional Cookies
Disabling optional cookies may result in:
- Less personalized experience
- Repeated requests for preferences
- Limited ability to improve our service
- Reduced functionality of certain features
Cookie List
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
| sb-access-token | Supabase authentication | Session | HTTP |
| sb-refresh-token | Supabase session refresh | 30 days | HTTP |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention | 1 year | HTTP |
| session_id | Session management | Session | HTTP |
International Compliance
GDPR (European Union)
Under GDPR, we:
- Obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Provide clear information about cookie purposes
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Maintain records of your consent preferences
CCPA (California)
Under CCPA, we:
- Disclose our use of cookies and tracking technologies
- Provide opt-out mechanisms for personal information sales
- Honor your "Do Not Track" browser settings where applicable
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
- Displaying prominent notices on our website
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: contact@houghworks.com
- Address: 2203 Ralston Branch Way, Sugar Land, TX 77479
For technical questions about cookies, you can also:
- Check your browser's help documentation
- Visit browser vendor websites for cookie management guides
- Contact our technical support team
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By using our service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.