Cookie Policy

Last updated: 6/27/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How MacoRun Uses Cookies

MacoRun uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our service. We use cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analytics and performance monitoring
  • Providing personalized content and features

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and basic site operations.

NextAuth.js Session Cookies

  • Purpose: Maintain your login session
  • Duration: Session/30 days
  • Type: HTTP-only, Secure

3.2 Functional Cookies

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

User Preferences

  • Purpose: Remember your dashboard preferences
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Type: Local storage

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Usage Analytics

  • Purpose: Understand site usage and improve performance
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Type: Anonymous analytics

4. Third-Party Cookies

MacoRun may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

4.1 GitHub OAuth

When you authenticate with GitHub, GitHub may set cookies to manage the OAuth flow and session.

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services to help improve our service. These services may set their own cookies to track usage patterns.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience with MacoRun:

  • Essential cookies: The service may not function properly
  • Functional cookies: You may lose personalized settings
  • Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve the service based on usage data

6. Cookie Consent

By using MacoRun, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We may ask for your explicit consent for non-essential cookies when required by applicable law.

7. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, MacoRun may use browser local storage and session storage to:

  • Store user preferences and settings
  • Cache data for better performance
  • Maintain application state

8. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies

If MacoRun develops mobile applications in the future, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Device identifiers
  • App preferences
  • Local app storage

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository or support channels.

Early Development Notice: As MacoRun is in early development, our cookie usage may evolve. We are committed to maintaining transparency about our data collection practices.

Your Privacy Matters: We only use cookies that are necessary for the service or that enhance your experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.