Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us understand how you interact with our Service, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their function and who controls them:

2.1 By Function

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the Service to function properly
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Service
• Performance Cookies: Monitor Service performance and load times

2.2 By Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until deleted

2.3 By Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set by Auditable directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by our service providers (Clerk, PostHog, Stripe)

3. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our Service to function properly. You cannot disable them through cookie settings, as doing so would prevent the Service from working correctly.

4. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. You can disable these cookies, but some features may not work as expected.

5. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our Service so we can improve it. We only use these cookies with your consent.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We use several trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies when you use our Service:

7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

7.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Get notified when cookies are set
• Delete specific cookies

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

7.3 Account-Level Controls

When logged into your Auditable account, you can control non-essential cookies through your account preferences:

• Navigate to your Account Settings
• Select “Privacy Preferences”
• Toggle analytics and performance cookies on/off
• Your preferences are saved automatically

7.4 Third-Party Opt-Out

You can also opt out of third-party cookies directly:

• PostHog: Use the opt-out link in your account settings or visit their opt-out page
• General Opt-Out: Visit aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.com

8. Mobile Device Cookies

When accessing our Service through mobile devices, similar technologies may be used:

• Mobile Browser Cookies: Function similarly to desktop browser cookies
• Local Storage: Used to store user preferences and session data
• Device Identifiers: May be used for authentication and security purposes

You can control these through your mobile browser settings or device privacy settings.

9. International Considerations

9.1 GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area:

• We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• You can withdraw consent at any time through your account settings
• Essential cookies are processed under the legal basis of legitimate interests
• You have the right to object to cookie processing where technically feasible

9.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

For California residents:

• Cookies may constitute “personal information” under CCPA
• You have the right to know what information cookies collect
• We do not “sell” cookie data to third parties
• You can request deletion of cookie data through your account settings

10. Cookie Consent Management

We use a cookie consent management system to ensure compliance with applicable laws:

• First Visit: You’ll see a cookie notice explaining our cookie use
• Consent Choices: You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize your preferences
• Consent Withdrawal: Change your mind anytime through account settings
• Consent Records: We maintain records of your consent choices for compliance

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices
• New third-party services or integrations
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Technology improvements or changes

We will notify you of material changes through email or a prominent notice in the Service. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when changes were made.

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: