'use client'; import { Box, Container, Typography, Paper } from '@mui/material'; import Link from 'next/link'; import { AppShell } from '@/components/layouts/AppShell/AppShell'; import { ProtectedRoute } from '@/components/common/ProtectedRoute'; export default function CookiePolicyPage() { const lastUpdated = 'October 4, 2025'; return ( Cookie Policy Last Updated: {lastUpdated} 1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites or use applications. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. ParentFlow uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (collectively "cookies") to provide, improve, and secure our Service. 2. Why We Use Cookies We use cookies for the following purposes:
  • Authentication: Keep you logged in across sessions
  • Security: Detect suspicious activity and prevent fraud
  • Preferences: Remember your language, timezone, and app settings
  • Performance: Monitor app performance and error rates
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Service (anonymized)
  • Features: Enable real-time sync and notifications
3. Types of Cookies We Use 3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot log in, save data, or use core features. Examples:
  • auth_token: JWT access token for authentication (expires in 1 hour)
  • refresh_token: Refresh token for session renewal (expires in 7 days)
  • device_id: Device fingerprint for multi-device management
  • csrf_token: Protection against cross-site request forgery
Storage Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close the app) or up to 7 days for refresh tokens. 3.2 Functional Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience. Examples:
  • language: Your preferred language (e.g., English, Spanish)
  • timezone: Your timezone for accurate timestamps
  • theme: Light or dark mode preference
  • onboarding_completed: Whether you've completed the setup wizard
Storage Duration: Up to 1 year. 3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service so we can improve it. All analytics data is anonymized and does not personally identify you. Examples:
  • _ga (Google Analytics): Anonymized usage statistics (if enabled)
  • session_id: Track user sessions for performance monitoring
  • error_tracking: Error logs sent to Sentry (anonymized)
Storage Duration: Up to 2 years. Your Control: You can disable analytics cookies in Settings → Privacy → Analytics. 3.4 Advertising Cookies WE DO NOT USE ADVERTISING COOKIES OR SELL YOUR DATA TO ADVERTISERS. ParentFlow does not display third-party advertisements. We do not track you across other websites or apps. 4. Third-Party Cookies We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
  • Firebase (Google): Push notifications and authentication
    Privacy Policy
  • Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring (anonymized)
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  • AWS CloudFront: Content delivery and caching
    Privacy Policy
5. How to Manage Cookies 5.1 In-App Settings You can manage cookie preferences in the app:
  1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
  2. Toggle analytics and performance cookies on or off
  3. Note: Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for the app to function
5.2 Browser Settings If you're using the web version, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:
  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Mobile Device Settings On mobile devices, you can reset your advertising ID or limit tracking:
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (toggle OFF)
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
  • You may need to log in every time you open the app
  • Your preferences (language, timezone) won't be saved
  • Real-time family sync may be delayed
  • We won't be able to troubleshoot errors as effectively
7. Children's Privacy Our Service is designed for parents and caregivers, not children under 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents can review and delete their child's information at any time through the app settings. 8. Updates to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the app. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. 9. Contact Us If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: Email: hello@parentflow.com
Address: Serbota 3, Bucharest, Romania
Cookie Preference Center To manage your cookie preferences, visit Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences in the app. Related Legal Documents: Privacy Policy Terms of Service EULA
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