Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
How We Use Cookies
TCBinder uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for several important purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
- Functionality: Remember your preferences and settings
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences:
- Theme selection (light/dark mode)
- Language preferences
- Display settings and layout preferences
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Pages visited and features used
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation patterns and user flows
- Error messages and technical issues
- Device and browser information
We use this information to improve our service and user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your activity to show you relevant advertisements:
- Track ad campaign effectiveness
- Personalize advertisements based on your interests
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure ad performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are essential for maintaining your login session and ensuring secure navigation through the site.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you manually delete them. These remember your preferences and settings across visits.
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by TCBinder to provide core functionality and improve your experience on our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), hosting providers (Vercel), and authentication services (Supabase). These third parties have their own privacy policies.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication session | Session | Essential |
| sb-refresh-token | Maintain login state | 30 days | Essential |
| theme | Remember theme preference | 1 year | Preference |
| cookie-consent | Store cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit TCBinder, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings.
Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent:
- 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 → Cookies and site data
Third-Party Opt-Out
You can opt out of third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Important: If you block or delete essential cookies, some features of TCBinder may not function properly, and you may not be able to log in or use certain features.
EU/UK Cookie Consent Requirements
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, additional cookie consent rules apply under the ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR:
- Consent Required: Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, and some preference cookies) require your explicit consent before they can be placed on your device
- Essential Cookies Only: If you do not provide consent, only essential cookies necessary for the website to function will be used
- Granular Control: You have the right to accept or reject different categories of cookies separately
- Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time through your account settings or browser settings
- Clear Information: We provide clear information about what each cookie does and how long it lasts before you consent
When you first visit TCBinder from the EU/UK, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential cookies will be placed regardless of your choice, as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
We will not load any analytics, marketing, or non-essential preference cookies until you have provided your explicit consent by clicking "Accept" or customizing your preferences.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our cookie consent tool.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can control these through your device settings (iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising; Android: Settings → Google → Ads).
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Please review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@tcbinder.com
General Inquiries: support@tcbinder.com