Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18 November 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

This Cookie Policy explains how Urban Shaman uses cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them in compliance with EU cookie laws and GDPR.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Authentication Cookies

• Session management
• User login status
• Security tokens

Functional Cookies

• Language preferences
• Theme settings
• Basic functionality

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (up to 1 year)

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how you use our website to improve our services.

Usage Analytics

• Page views and navigation
• Feature usage patterns
• Performance metrics

Service Improvement

• Error tracking
• User experience optimization
• Feature development insights

Duration: Up to 2 years (anonymized after 1 year)

Third-Party Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are set by trusted third-party services we use to enhance our platform.

Supabase (Hosting & Database)

• Authentication and session management
• Database connection optimization
• Security and performance monitoring

Together AI (AI Services)

• AI model performance tracking
• Service reliability monitoring
• Usage analytics for AI features

Duration: Varies by service (typically 30 days to 2 years)

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
sb-access-token	User authentication session	Session	Essential
sb-refresh-token	Token refresh for authentication	1 year	Essential
theme-preference	User's theme selection (light/dark)	1 year	Essential
language-preference	User's language selection	1 year	Essential
cookie-consent	User's cookie preferences	1 year	Essential
_analytics	Usage analytics and performance	2 years	Optional

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Essential Only: Only allow necessary cookies
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

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

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If You Disable Essential Cookies

• Cannot log in to your account
• Cannot save your preferences
• Some features may not work properly
• Security features may be compromised

If You Disable Optional Cookies

• We cannot improve our services based on usage data
• Some personalized features may not work
• Performance monitoring may be limited
• Overall experience may be less optimized

Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR and EU cookie laws:

• Transparency: We clearly explain what cookies we use and why
• Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Control: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Minimization: We only use cookies that are necessary for our services
• Security: All cookies are encrypted and stored securely

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Supabase

Our hosting and database provider. They may set cookies for authentication and performance optimization.

Supabase Privacy Policy

Together AI

Our AI service provider. They may set cookies for service optimization and analytics.

Together AI Privacy Policy

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 email or through our application.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@urbanshaman.app

Data Protection Officer: dpo@urbanshaman.app

This Cookie Policy is effective as of 18 November 2025 and complies with EU cookie laws and GDPR.