Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and analyze how you use the platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

DealFlow.me uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and maintain secure sessions
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and filter choices
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform
  • Performance: To optimize page loading and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality. These cannot be disabled as they are necessary for authentication, security, and core features.

  • Session authentication tokens (NextAuth)
  • CSRF protection tokens
  • Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your filter preferences and language settings.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our platform, which pages are most popular, and where improvements can be made.

Third-Party Cookies

Our platform integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies:

  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Google OAuth: Authentication services
  • Supabase: Storage and database services

4. Cookie Duration

We use both session and persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 1 year) to remember your preferences across sessions

5. Managing Cookies

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

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Delete all cookies when closing your browser
  • Receive warnings before cookies are set

Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using our platform's core features, including login and transaction processing.

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

7. Do Not Track Signals

Our platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance. We will update this policy if standards are established.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Check this page periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@dealflow.me