Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website or use our mobile application. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide analytics and insights to website owners.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit Networkli, our servers send cookies to your device. These cookies contain a unique identifier that allows our systems to recognize your device when you return. Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-party cookies: Set by Networkli directly
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers)

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies including:

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Small graphic images that track page views and user behavior
• Local storage: Browser storage for data that persists across sessions
• Session storage: Temporary browser storage cleared when the browser is closed
• SDKs (Software Development Kits): Code libraries in our mobile apps that collect usage data

For simplicity, this policy refers to all these technologies collectively as "cookies."

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

2.1 Essential Functionality

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Enable core features like messaging and profile updates
• Provide secure access to your account
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

2.2 Performance and Analytics

• Understand how you use our platform (pages visited, features used)
• Monitor platform performance and identify technical issues
• Measure the effectiveness of our features and improvements
• Generate anonymized analytics reports

2.3 Personalization

• Remember your profile visibility preferences
• Customize your matching recommendations
• Display content relevant to your interests
• Remember your language and region settings

2.4 Communication Preferences

• Remember your notification settings
• Track whether you've seen important announcements
• Deliver relevant in-app messages

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies and similar technologies we use on Networkli:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies (Future Use)

Currently, we do not use advertising cookies. If we introduce targeted advertising in the future, we will:

• Update this Cookie Policy with details
• Obtain your explicit consent before placing advertising cookies
• Provide clear opt-out mechanisms
• Notify you at least 30 days in advance

4. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These providers help us operate and improve our Service. Below is a comprehensive list:

4.1 Analytics and Performance

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics, user behavior tracking, performance metrics
• Cookies: _ga, _gid, _ga_*, _gat
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Vercel Analytics

• Purpose: Real-time performance monitoring, Web Vitals tracking
• Privacy Policy: Vercel Privacy Policy
• Note: Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies that track across sites

4.2 Authentication and Infrastructure

Supabase

• Purpose: Authentication, database hosting, session management
• Cookies: sb-*-auth-token (authentication tokens)
• Privacy Policy: Supabase Privacy Policy

4.3 Payment Processing

Stripe

• Purpose: Payment processing, subscription billing, fraud prevention
• Cookies: __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid, m (fraud detection)
• Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy
• Note: Stripe cookies are only set on checkout pages for leaders

4.4 AI and Machine Learning (Optional)

OpenAI

• Purpose: Enhanced match explanations (anonymized data only)
• Cookies: None (API-only, no browser cookies)
• Privacy Policy: OpenAI Privacy Policy

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis

How to Manage Cookies by Browser:

5.2 Mobile Device Settings

iOS (iPhone/iPad)

Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies

Android

Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of personalized ads
Settings → Site Settings → Cookies (varies by browser)

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Tool
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: Your Online Choices
• Google Analytics: Browser Add-on

5.4 Impact of Blocking Cookies

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, Networkli does not respond to DNT signals. We honor opt-out requests made through cookie settings or the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.3.

7. Your Consent and Choices

7.1 Consent for Non-Essential Cookies

When you first visit Networkli, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality). You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by cookie category

7.2 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your cookie preferences in your account settings
• Clearing cookies through your browser settings
• Contacting us at privacy@networkli.co

7.3 EEA/UK Users

If you're located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we comply with the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR. We will not use non-essential cookies without your explicit consent, except:

• Strictly necessary cookies (exempt from consent requirement)
• Cookies required to comply with legal obligations

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in cookie technology or practices
• New cookies or third-party services we use
• Changes to legal or regulatory requirements
• Feedback from users

How we notify you:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we'll notify you via email or prominent notice on our platform
• You'll be asked to re-consent if we introduce new types of cookies

9. Contact Us About Cookies

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

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.