Cookie Policy for Gatherbun

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide insights into website performance and usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website’s core functionalities and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Stripe Cookies: Used for secure payment processing, fraud detection, and compliance with payment regulations.
• Next-Auth Cookies: Enable secure authentication and session management for logged-in users.

b. Analytics Cookies

We use Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to monitor website traffic and performance. Umami does not use cookies to track users or collect personal data. All analytics data is anonymized and stored on our servers.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Provide secure payment processing and fraud detection (via Stripe).
• Maintain user sessions and enable account login (via Next-Auth).

4. Managing Cookies

Necessary Cookies: As these cookies are required for the operation of Gatherbun, they cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies: Since Umami does not use traditional cookies or collect personal data, no action is required to opt out.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect any changes in technology, regulations, or business practices. Please review this page periodically for updates.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact me at [email protected].