Cookie Policy

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1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain preferences and information about your visit. DreamWise uses cookies to improve your user experience and provide essential service functionalities.

2. How We Use Cookies

At DreamWise we use cookies for several essential purposes:

• Functionality: Maintain your active session and remember your preferences
• Security: Protect your account and prevent unauthorized access
• Performance: Optimize site speed and functionality
• Analytics: Understand how users interact with our service
• Personalization: Adapt content to your interests and preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Name	Type	Purpose	Duration	Provider
dreamwise_session	Essential	Maintains your active user session	Until browser closes	DreamWise
user_preferences	Functional	Remembers settings and preferences	1 year	DreamWise
dreamwise_auth	Essential	Secure authentication token	30 days	DreamWise
sb-*-auth-token	Essential	Supabase authentication	1 hour	Supabase
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - user identification	2 years	Google
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics - session state	2 years	Google
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - temporary identification	24 hours	Google
vercel_analytics	Analytics	Site performance analysis	Until browser closes	Vercel
_stripe_*	Essential	Payment processing and fraud prevention	1 year	Stripe

4. Cookie Categories

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Include:

• User session cookies
• Authentication tokens
• CSRF security cookies
• Load balancer cookies
• Payment processing cookies (Stripe)

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by external providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Functionalities they provide:

• Remember language preferences
• Maintain theme settings (light/dark)
• Remember accessibility settings
• User interface personalization

4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve our site's performance. They help us know which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Information they collect:

• Number of unique visitors
• Most visited pages
• Time spent on site
• Traffic sources
• Technical errors and performance

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Currently, DreamWise does not use third-party marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

5. Similar Technologies

5.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to save:

• Dream interpretation history
• User settings
• Temporary form data
• Content cache for improved performance

5.2 Session Storage

For temporary storage during your session:

• In-progress form states
• Temporary navigation data
• Security session information

5.3 Tracking Pixels

We use transparent pixels to:

• Confirm email delivery
• Measure the effectiveness of our communications
• Detect technical issues

6. Third-Party Providers

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads in its own advertising network.

6.2 Vercel Analytics

For site performance and speed analysis. Vercel doesn't use tracking cookies and respects user privacy.

6.3 Supabase

For authentication and database management. Supabase cookies are strictly necessary for service functionality.

6.4 Stripe

For secure payment processing. Stripe cookies are essential for payment functionality and fraud prevention. These cookies help ensure secure transactions and comply with financial regulations.

7. Your Control Over Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies directly from your browser:

Google Chrome:

1. Menu (⋮) > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
2. Select your cookie preferences
3. You can block third-party cookies or all cookies

Firefox:

1. Menu (☰) > Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Under "Cookies and Site Data", configure your preferences
3. You can choose to block tracking cookies

Safari:

1. Safari > Preferences > Privacy
2. Configure "Block cookies"
3. You can choose different blocking levels

Edge:

1. Menu (⋯) > Settings > Privacy, search, and services
2. Under "Cookies", configure your preferences
3. You can block third-party cookies

7.2 Third-Party Tools

• Ghostery: Extension to block trackers
• uBlock Origin: Ad and tracker blocker
• Privacy Badger: EFF privacy tool
• DuckDuckGo Privacy Essentials: Comprehensive privacy protection

8. Cookies on Mobile Devices

8.1 Mobile Browsers

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings:

Chrome Mobile:

Settings > Site settings > Cookies

Safari iOS:

Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security

Firefox Mobile:

Menu > Settings > Data Privacy & Security

8.2 Mobile App (Future)

If we develop a DreamWise mobile app, we will use device identifiers and similar technologies that will comply with the same privacy policies.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

9.1 If You Disable Essential Cookies:

• You will not be able to maintain active user sessions
• You will have to log in every time you visit the site
• Some security features will not work
• Your preferences will not be saved
• Payment processing will not function

9.2 If You Disable Functional Cookies:

• You will lose personalizations and settings
• The site may load more slowly
• Some advanced features will not be available

9.3 If You Disable Analytics Cookies:

• Your activity will not be counted in statistics
• Will not affect your user experience
• Will help maintain greater privacy

10. Cookie Security

10.1 Security Measures

We implement several measures to protect cookies:

• HTTPS: All cookies are transmitted encrypted
• Secure Flag: Sensitive cookies are only sent over secure connections
• HttpOnly: Critical cookies are not accessible from JavaScript
• SameSite: Protection against CSRF attacks
• Expiration: Cookies have appropriate expiration dates

10.2 Threat Protection

• Continuous monitoring of suspicious activity
• Regular rotation of session tokens
• Cookie integrity validation
• Detection of cookie manipulation

11. Legal Compliance

11.1 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

We comply with GDPR requirements for cookies:

• Request explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• Clear information about the purpose of each cookie
• Ability to withdraw consent at any time
• Maintenance of consent records

11.2 CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

We comply with California privacy requirements:

• Transparency about data collection
• User control over personal information
• Right to opt-out of data sales (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination for privacy choices

11.3 Cookie Law (ePrivacy)

We comply with electronic privacy directives:

• Visible cookie consent banner
• Option to reject non-essential cookies
• Detailed information about cookie usage

12. Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

12.1 Change Notification

• Minor changes: Date update on this page
• Significant changes: Email notification and site banner
• New cookie types: Request for new consent

12.2 Version History

• Version 1.0: July 9, 2025 - Initial policy

13. Contact

This Cookie Policy was last updated on July 9, 2025 and is effective from that date.