Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 - Research Phase Cookie Usage

Research Phase Notice: Our cookie usage is focused on improving the platform and understanding user preferences during our early access research program.

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 understanding how you interact with our platform during the research phase.

Research Phase Context

During our early access research program, cookies help us understand user behavior, test different features, and optimize the platform for future launch. All cookie usage is aligned with our research objectives and privacy commitments.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

REQUIRED

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

Authentication

Session management and security tokens

Form Progress

Saving quiz progress and registration steps

Security

CSRF protection and secure browsing

Preferences

Language and accessibility settings

Analytics & Research Cookies

RESEARCH

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform during the research phase.

Google Analytics

Tracks page views, user journeys, and platform performance to optimize user experience.

_ga: 2 years
_ga_*: 2 years
_gid: 24 hours

Platform Research

Custom analytics to understand feature usage, quiz completion rates, and user preferences.

Functionality Cookies

ENHANCED

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences.

User Preferences

Chatbot interactions, theme preferences, form auto-save

Research Progress

Quiz progress, early access status, feature test participation

Research Phase Cookie Usage

Platform Development Research

Cookies help us understand how users navigate our research platform, which features are most engaging, and where improvements are needed before commercial launch.

  • - User Journey Analysis: Understanding the path from landing page to quiz completion
  • - Feature Testing: A/B testing different platform elements and messaging
  • - Performance Optimization: Identifying slow-loading pages or problematic flows
  • - Conversion Research: Understanding what motivates early access sign-ups

Community Building Insights

We use cookie data to understand our growing early access community and tailor communications effectively.

  • - Geographic Distribution: Understanding where our early access members are located
  • - User Type Patterns: Analyzing cat parent vs cattery owner engagement
  • - Feature Preferences: Which platform features generate the most interest
  • - Communication Effectiveness: How users respond to different messaging approaches

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand platform usage and optimize user experience.

Anonymized IP addresses
No personal data shared
Research-focused configuration

Supabase Platform

Our backend platform uses cookies for secure authentication and data storage.

Secure session management
GDPR compliant infrastructure
EU data protection standards

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

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

  • - View which cookies are stored on your device
  • - Delete existing cookies
  • - Block cookies from specific sites
  • - Block all cookies (may affect functionality)
  • - Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
  • - Enable private/incognito browsing
  • - Configure cookie notifications
  • - Manage third-party cookie settings

Impact on Research Platform

Blocking Essential Cookies

May prevent platform functionality, login, and quiz progress saving

Blocking Analytics Cookies

Reduces our ability to improve the platform based on usage patterns

Opting Out of Analytics

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Contact Us for Opt-Out

You can also contact us directly to opt out of research analytics while maintaining platform functionality:

privacy@purrfectstays.org

Subject: Analytics Opt-Out Request

Policy Updates and Contact

Policy Updates

We may update this cookie policy during our research phase to reflect new functionality or research needs.

  • - Updates posted with new effective date
  • - Significant changes communicated via email
  • - Commercial launch will bring updated policy

Questions About Cookies

For questions about our cookie usage or to exercise your privacy rights:

privacy@purrfectstays.org

Response within 48 hours

Research Phase Transparency

Current Status: Our cookie usage during the research phase is minimal and focused on improving the platform for commercial launch. We prioritize transparency and user control.

Commercial Launch: When we transition to a live platform (aiming for around Q2 2026), we will update our cookie practices and provide clear options for managing your preferences.

Your Control: You maintain full control over your cookie preferences throughout the research phase and beyond. We respect your choices and privacy.