Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
SiteGenie.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | User authentication | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Session refresh | 7 days |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sitegenie-theme | Theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| sitegenie-ai-model | AI model preference | Persistent |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties we work with include:
- Supabase: Authentication and database services
- Stripe: Payment processing
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.
Browser-Specific Instructions
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and data locally on your device. This includes:
- Your API key (never sent to our servers, used only for direct AI API calls)
- AI provider preference
- Theme settings
- Generated website content (temporarily)
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or settings.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@sitegenie.co.uk
Company: No Fear Tech Ltd
Company Number: 16758357