Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how DealVelo ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our platform and services (the "Service").

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

3. Essential Cookies (Cannot Be Disabled)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication Tokens: Keep you logged into your account securely
• Session Management: Maintain your active session and prevent CSRF attacks
• Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
• Load Balancing: Ensure proper distribution of traffic across our servers

Without these cookies, core functionality like logging in, saving your models, and accessing your repositories would not work.

4. Optional Cookies (Your Choice)

4.1 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your personal preferences:

• Theme selection (light/dark mode)
• Dashboard layout preferences
• Currency and number formatting
• Notification settings

4.2 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics to understand how users interact with DealVelo:

• Which features are most popular
• Where users experience difficulties
• How long users spend on different sections
• Which workflows are most efficient

All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We DO NOT track individual user behavior for advertising or sell any data to third parties.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use a limited number of trusted third-party services that may set cookies:

Stripe (Payment Processing):

• Purpose: Securely process subscription payments
• Duration: Varies (controlled by Stripe)
• Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

AWS CloudFront (Content Delivery):

• Purpose: Deliver platform content quickly and securely
• Duration: Session only
• Privacy Policy: aws.amazon.com/privacy

6. How to Control Cookies

6.1 In-Platform Controls

You can manage optional cookies through your Account Settings:

• Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
• Toggle analytics and preference cookies on/off
• Changes take effect immediately

6.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their 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

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. If you have DNT enabled, we will:

• Disable all optional analytics cookies
• Not track your usage for analytics purposes
• Still use essential cookies required for platform functionality

8. Mobile Apps and Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies like:

• Local Storage: Store preferences and cached data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporarily store data during your active session
• IndexedDB: Store larger datasets for offline functionality (if applicable)

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are managed through your browser settings.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes via email or through a prominent notice on the Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

10. Questions About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@dealvelo.com
Support: support@dealvelo.com