1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage, which function similarly to cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
MyBayad uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, basic functionality. Without these, the app won't work. | Yes |
| Preferences | Remember your settings (theme, mode, language). Improves your experience. | No |
| Analytics | Understand how you use the app to improve it. Anonymized and aggregated. | No |
We do NOT use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication session | Session / 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Remember your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| __Host-* | CSRF protection and security | Session |
3.2 Preference Cookies (Optional)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mybayad-theme | Remember light/dark theme preference | 1 year |
| mybayad-mode | Remember Calm/Control/Crisis mode preference | 1 year |
| mybayad-dashboard-layout | Remember your custom dashboard layout | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _sentry-* | Error tracking and performance monitoring (Sentry) | Session |
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:
- Offline data: Queued payments and transactions when offline
- UI state: Sidebar expanded/collapsed, widget positions
- Draft data: Unsaved form inputs (auto-saved locally)
Local storage data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly synced.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
5.1 In-App Settings
Visit Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences to enable or disable optional cookies.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using MyBayad.
5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
6. Third-Party Cookies
Our service providers may set cookies on your device:
- Supabase: Authentication cookies - Privacy Policy
- Sentry: Error monitoring - Privacy Policy
7. Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable all optional analytics cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, through the cookie consent banner.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices:
Email: privacy@mybayad.com
By using MyBayad, you consent to our use of essential cookies. Optional cookies require your explicit consent through our cookie banner.