Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Brapier ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our vehicle maintenance tracking service.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in to your account
• Understand how you use the website
• Improve website performance and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your Brapier account
• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure consistent performance

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Preference cookies: Remember your measurement units (imperial/metric)
• UI state cookies: Remember dashboard layouts and filters
• Theme cookies: Store your display preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use our service (data is anonymized):

• Usage tracking: Monitor which features are most popular
• Performance monitoring: Identify slow-loading pages
• Error tracking: Help us identify and fix issues

Note: We do not use third-party analytics services that track you across websites.

4. Third-Party Services and Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by trusted third-party services we use:

4.1 Kinde Authentication

Our authentication provider uses cookies to:

• Maintain your login session across page refreshes
• Remember your authentication state
• Provide secure single sign-on functionality

4.2 AWS CloudFront

Our content delivery network may set cookies for:

• Optimizing content delivery speed
• Load balancing across servers
• Security and DDoS protection

5. How Long Cookies Last

Different cookies have different lifespans:

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser:

• CSRF protection tokens
• Temporary session data
• Form submission states

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them:

• Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years (anonymized)

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.2 Cookie Categories

You can choose which types of cookies to accept:

• Essential cookies: Cannot be disabled (required for service functionality)
• Functional cookies: Can be disabled (you may lose some convenience features)
• Analytics cookies: Can be disabled (helps us improve the service)

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• Page load times may be slower

7. Data Protection and Privacy

We take your privacy seriously when using cookies:

• No sensitive data: Cookies never contain passwords or personal vehicle information
• Encrypted transmission: All cookies are sent over HTTPS
• Limited access: Only Brapier and essential service providers can access our cookies
• Anonymized analytics: Analytics cookies contain no personally identifiable information

For more information about how we protect your data, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)
• Functional cookies: Consent (implied by continued use)
• Analytics cookies: Legitimate interest (service improvement)

You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

9. Updates to This 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 significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice in our service for material changes
• Sending email notifications when required by law

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: support@brapier.com
• Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

For technical questions about managing cookies in your browser, consult your browser's help documentation.