Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on SealSnap.
Last updated: August 18, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, helping us provide you with a better, more personalized experience. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling out forms.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
- Security cookies: Detect authentication abuses and protect user data
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic across servers
- CSRF tokens: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region settings
- UI customization: Store your dashboard layout preferences
- Accessibility settings: Remember font size and contrast preferences
- Feature toggles: Remember which features you've enabled or disabled
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
- Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
- Hotjar: Understand user behavior through heatmaps
- Performance monitoring: Track page load times and errors
- A/B testing: Compare different versions of our website
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Examples:
- Google Ads: Show relevant advertisements across the web
- Facebook Pixel: Track conversions from social media
- LinkedIn Insight: Measure campaign effectiveness
- Retargeting pixels: Show ads to previous website visitors
3. Detailed Cookie List
3.1 First-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sealsnap_session | User authentication | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Store user settings | 1 year | Functional |
| cookie_consent | Remember consent choices | 1 year | Essential |
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com | tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout |
| Google Ads | Advertising | policies.google.com | adssettings.google.com |
| Hotjar | User behavior analysis | hotjar.com/legal/policies | hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out |
4. Cookie Consent and Management
4.1 Consent Mechanism
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Learn more about each type of cookie we use
4.2 Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Contacting us directly at privacy@sealsnap.net
5. Browser Cookie Controls
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
5.2 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 → Cookies and site data
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
- Functional cookies: You may lose personalized settings
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve our services based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
7. International Considerations
7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU)
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements by:
- Obtaining explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- Providing clear information about cookie purposes
- Allowing easy withdrawal of consent
- Maintaining records of consent
7.2 CCPA Compliance (California)
California residents have additional rights regarding cookies that collect personal information, including the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
9. Contact Information
Privacy Team:
Email: contact@sealsnap.net
Phone: (858) 213-7353
Address: SealSnap, LLC., 200 S Biscayne Blvd Ste 7021, Miami, FL 33131
For general questions about cookies or this policy, contact us at contact@sealsnap.net or (858) 213-7353.