SurfWindow - Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SurfWindow, LLC ("SurfWindow," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, use our applications, or interact with our services ("Service"). It also explains your choices regarding these technologies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences, improve performance, and personalize your experience.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted
• First-party cookies: set by SurfWindow
• Third-party cookies: set by external providers (e.g., analytics)

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the Service to function, including:

• Authentication and login
• Session management
• Security and fraud prevention

You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to help us understand:

• Traffic patterns
• Feature usage
• App performance
• User interactions

These cookies help improve SurfWindow but are optional.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced features:

• Remembering your surf spot preferences
• Saving crew filters
• Storing UI settings

If disabled, some features may work incorrectly.

2.4 Advertising & Tracking Cookies (If applicable)

SurfWindow currently does not use advertising cookies. If we introduce them in the future, this policy will be updated.

3. Third-Party Cookies We Use

SurfWindow may use third-party providers such as:

• Google Analytics
• Cloudflare analytics
• OAuth providers (Google, Apple)
• Payment processors

These providers may set their own cookies to deliver their services.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies
• Delete cookies
• Clear site data
• Prevent tracking

Disabling cookies may affect functionality of the Service.

4.2 Opt-Out Options

If we use analytics cookies, you may opt out through:

• In-app settings (where available)
• Browser-level controls
• "Do Not Track" signals (partially supported)

5. Mobile App Cookies

In mobile apps, equivalent technologies may include:

• Local storage
• Device identifiers
• App analytics SDKs

You can manage these through device privacy settings.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:

SurfWindow, LLC Email: privacy@surfwindow.io