Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 19, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

How We Use Cookies

HayShare uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • To keep you signed in to your account
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how you use our website
  • To improve our website performance and functionality
  • To provide security and prevent fraud
  • To analyze traffic and usage patterns

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Examples:

  • Authentication tokens (keeps you logged in)
  • Security tokens (prevents unauthorized access)
  • Session management (maintains your active session)

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a better user experience.

Examples:

  • View mode preference (grid vs. list view)
  • Location settings
  • Language preferences
  • Display preferences

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Page view analytics
  • User journey tracking
  • Feature usage statistics
  • Error tracking and reporting

4. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve its performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Examples:

  • Load time measurement
  • Server response tracking
  • Resource usage monitoring

Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies. These third parties may include:

  • Supabase: For authentication and data storage
  • Vercel Analytics: For website performance monitoring
  • Email Service Providers: For tracking email engagement

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies like Local Storage and Session Storage to store information on your device. These technologies work similarly to cookies but can store more data and don't send information to our servers with every request.

We use these technologies for:

  • Caching data to improve performance
  • Storing user preferences
  • Managing authentication state

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings.

Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Important Note

If you choose to block or delete essential cookies, some features of HayShare may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, save preferences, or access certain areas of the website.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, so HayShare does not respond to DNT signals at this time.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

We use both types of cookies. Session cookies are used for authentication and maintaining your session while you browse. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on future visits.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

More Information

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

For general questions about our website terms, see our Terms of Use.

Contact Us

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