Cookie Policy

Effective Date: November 9, 2025 Last Updated: November 9, 2025 Version: 1.0

Introduction

At Opentribe, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, protect, and improve our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Data Controller: Eva Interactive Co. 5/12, West Patel Nagar New Delhi, India - 110008 Email: privacy@opentribe.io

What Are Cookies?

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

How Cookies Work:

Stored by your web browser on your device
Sent back to the website on each subsequent visit
Allow the website to recognize your device
Remember your preferences and actions

Types of Cookies by Lifespan:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

Types of Cookies by Origin:

First-Party Cookies: Set by Opentribe directly
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, authentication providers)

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Functionality: Authentication, security, and core platform features
User Experience: Remember your preferences (theme, language)
Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform to improve it
Security: Protect against fraud, spam, and abuse
Performance: Monitor and improve site performance

Cookies We Use

Complete Cookie Table

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration | Provider | Consent Required | |-------------|---------|----------|----------|----------|------------------| | better-auth.session-token | Authenticates your user session and keeps you logged in | Strictly Necessary | Session | Opentribe (Better Auth) | No | | csrf-token | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks | Strictly Necessary | Session | Opentribe | No | | cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Strictly Necessary | 1 year | Opentribe | No | | theme | Remembers your dark/light mode preference | Functional | 1 year | Opentribe | Yes | | locale | Remembers your language preference | Functional | 1 year | Opentribe | Yes | | _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics | Yes | | _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics | Yes | | _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics | Yes | | ph_* | PostHog analytics - tracks user behavior and feature usage | Analytics | 1 year | PostHog | Yes | | ph_phc_* | PostHog session tracking | Analytics | Session | PostHog | Yes |

Cookie Categories Explained

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly. You cannot disable them as they are necessary for core functionality.

Cookies:

better-auth.session-token - User authentication
csrf-token - Security protection
cookie-consent - Your cookie preferences

What Happens If You Block These:

You cannot log in or use authenticated features
Security protections may not work
Your cookie preferences won't be saved

2. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. The platform will work without them, but your preferences won't be remembered.

Cookies:

theme - Dark/light mode preference
locale - Language preference (English, etc.)

What Happens If You Block These:

Theme preference resets on each visit
Language preference resets on each visit
You'll need to manually set preferences each time

3. Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it.

Google Analytics Cookies:

_ga - Main analytics identifier
_gid - Secondary identifier
_gat - Request throttling

PostHog Cookies:

ph_* - Feature usage tracking
ph_phc_* - Session tracking

Data Collected:

Pages viewed and time spent
Navigation paths and click patterns
Geographic location (country/city level)
Device type, browser, screen resolution
Referral source

What Happens If You Block These:

Your usage data won't be collected
You won't contribute to platform improvement insights
All core functionality remains available

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics (Analytics)

Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behavior insights
Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
Data Location: United States
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

PostHog (Product Analytics)

Purpose: Feature usage analysis, product improvement insights
Cookies: ph_*, ph_phc_*
Data Location: United States
Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
Opt-Out: Cookie Settings (link in footer)

Better Auth (Authentication)

Purpose: User login and session management
Cookies: better-auth.session-token, csrf-token
Data Location: Self-hosted (Neon PostgreSQL, United States)
Privacy Policy: See our Privacy Policy (self-hosted solution)

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

1. Cookie Consent Banner (Recommended)

When you first visit Opentribe, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page.

2. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for popular browsers:

Google Chrome:

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"

Firefox:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Choose "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed"

Safari:

Preferences → Privacy
Check "Block all cookies"

Microsoft Edge:

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Choose "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using essential platform features like logging in.

3. Analytics Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Global Privacy Control (GPC): Enable GPC in your browser to automatically opt-out of data sharing:

Supported in browsers like Firefox, Brave, DuckDuckGo

4. Mobile Device Settings

iOS (Safari): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies

Android (Chrome): Chrome → Settings → Site settings → Cookies → Block third-party cookies

International Data Transfers

Cookies from third-party services may transfer data to countries outside India, including the United States.

Services with International Transfers:

Google Analytics (United States)
PostHog (United States)
Vercel Analytics (United States)

We ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses and service provider agreements with data protection obligations, in compliance with Indian laws and GDPR requirements.

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. However, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

Our Approach:

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals
We do not currently respond to DNT signals
You can use our Cookie Settings to opt-out of analytics

Your Rights

Under Indian Law (IT Act 2000, DPDP Act 2023)

You have the right to:

Access: Know what cookies we use and what data they collect
Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
Deletion: Request deletion of data collected through cookies

Under GDPR (EU/EEA/UK Users)

You have additional rights:

Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Portability: Receive data in a portable format
Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

Under CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

Know: What personal information is collected via cookies
Opt-Out: Opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information
Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising rights

To Exercise Your Rights: Email: privacy@opentribe.io Subject: "Cookie Policy Rights Request"

Cookies and Children

Opentribe is not intended for users under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children.

If you believe we have collected information from a child via cookies, please contact us at privacy@opentribe.io.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.

How We Notify You:

Material Changes: 30 days advance notice via email or platform notification
Minor Changes: Updated "Last Updated" date on this page

Your Continued Use: Continuing to use Opentribe after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Review Regularly: We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

More Information

For more detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please see our:

Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this Cookie Policy:

General Inquiries: Email: privacy@opentribe.io Response Time: 5 business days

Data Rights Requests: Email: privacy@opentribe.io Subject: "Cookie Policy Rights Request" Response Time: 30 days (GDPR) / 15 days (CCPA)

Grievance Officer (India): Email: privacy@opentribe.io Acknowledgment: Within 24 hours Resolution: Within 15 days (IT Rules 2021)

Postal Address: Eva Interactive Co. 5/12, West Patel Nagar New Delhi, India - 110008

Last Updated: November 9, 2025 Version: 1.0

Thank you for trusting Opentribe with your data. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy.