Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Swappraise uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and improve our services.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you use our app. They help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use our service.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you securely logged in
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze how our app is used
Improve our services and user experience
Provide personalized content and recommendations
Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Examples	Can Be Disabled?
Essential Cookies	Required for basic app functionality	Authentication, Security, Session management	❌ No - Required for app to work
Analytics Cookies	Help us understand app usage	Page views, Feature usage, Error tracking	✅ Yes - Can be disabled in settings
Preference Cookies	Remember your choices and settings	Language, Theme, Notification preferences	✅ Yes - But may affect experience

4. Detailed Cookie Information

4.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the app to function and cannot be switched off:

Authentication: Keep you logged in securely
Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance
Error Detection: Help us identify and fix technical issues

4.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us improve our service by understanding how users interact with our app:

Firebase Analytics: Usage patterns and crash reporting
Performance Monitoring: App speed and responsiveness
Feature Usage: Which features are most popular
User Journey: How users navigate through the app

4.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices to provide a personalized experience:

Language Settings: Your preferred language
Theme Preferences: Dark mode or light mode
Notification Settings: Which notifications you want to receive
Location Preferences: Your preferred search radius

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third parties that set their own cookies:

Google Firebase: Analytics and performance monitoring
AWS Amplify: Authentication and data storage
Social Media: If you choose to share content

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern their use of your data.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Settings in Swappraise

You can manage your cookie preferences directly in the app:

Go to Profile → Settings → Privacy
Select Cookie Preferences
Toggle different cookie types on/off

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic functionality.

6.1 Device-Level Cookie Management

You can also manage cookies through your device settings:

iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close the app
Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
Essential Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days
Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable certain cookies, you may experience:

Reduced personalization of content
Need to re-enter preferences frequently
Less relevant recommendations
Some features may not work properly
Not receive notifications

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for the app to function.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

Notify you through the app
Update the "Last updated" date at the top
Highlight significant changes

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

By using Swappraise, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time in the app settings.