Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Transparency.
Cookie Management
We use cookies to improve your experience and provide essential functionality. You can control which cookies you accept through your browser settings or our preference center.
1. 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 analyzing how you use our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
🔒 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- • Authentication: Keep you logged in
- • Security: Prevent fraud and protect your account
- • Session Management: Remember your current session
- • CSRF Protection: Security tokens to protect forms
📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve services.
- • Google Analytics: Track page views and user behavior
- • Firebase Analytics: App performance and usage metrics
- • Performance Monitoring: Identify technical issues
⚙️ Functional Cookies (Optional)
Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.
- • Theme Preferences: Dark/light mode settings
- • Language: Your preferred language
- • Notification Settings: Your notification preferences
- • Filter Preferences: Remember your bill filter selections
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Firebase authentication session | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics - session information | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| user_prefs | Store user preferences and settings | 1 year | Functional |
4. How to Control Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control 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
4.2 Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our site. You can also change these preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer.
🛠️ Manage Cookie Preferences
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google may use this data for their own purposes. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5.2 Firebase Services
Our platform uses Firebase for authentication, hosting, and analytics. Firebase may set cookies for these services. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
6. Cookie Consent
6.1 GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through your cookie preferences.
6.2 Other Jurisdictions
We comply with applicable cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including CCPA in California and other state privacy laws.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
7.1 Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent core functionality from working properly, including:
- User authentication and login
- Security features
- Form submissions
- Session management
7.2 Optional Cookies
Disabling optional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized experience
- Repeated preference settings
- Limited analytics for service improvement
- Less relevant content recommendations
8. Mobile Apps
Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies to cookies, including:
- Local storage
- Mobile device identifiers
- App analytics SDKs
- Push notification tokens
You can control these through your device settings and app permissions.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our platform or email communications.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Privacy Team: [email protected]
📋 Quick Cookie Summary
Essential
Required for basic functionality
Analytics
Help us improve our service
Functional
Remember your preferences