Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them at Rivalytic, and how you can manage them, in accordance with European regulations (ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and applicable U.S. legislation.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified in different ways:
By duration:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close the browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period.
By origin:
- First-party cookies: Set by our website.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services.
By purpose:
- Technical/Necessary: Essential for site functionality.
- Preferences: Remember your settings.
- Analytics: Help us understand how the site is used.
- Marketing: To show relevant advertising.
3. Cookies We Use
Currently, on our waitlist page, we use a minimal number of cookies and local storage:
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| rivalytic_splash_shown | Technical (localStorage) | Remember if welcome animation was shown | 12 hours |
| rivalytic_lang | Preferences (localStorage) | Remember your language preference | Persistent |
| rivalytic_rate_limit | Technical (localStorage) | Prevent excessive form submissions | 1 minute |
| rivalytic_waitlist | Technical (localStorage) | Temporary storage in development mode | Persistent |
Note: We currently do NOT use analytics or marketing cookies. If we incorporate services like Google Analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your prior consent.
4. Legal Basis
We use cookies based on:
- Technical cookies: Are strictly necessary and do not require consent.
- Other cookies: Require your prior consent, which you can grant or withdraw at any time.
5. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways:
From your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Delete localStorage data:
You can delete locally stored data from your browser's developer tools (F12 → Application → Local Storage).
Warning: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of some site features.
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" signal from your browser. When enabled, we do not perform additional tracking of your activity.
7. Information for California Residents
In accordance with the CCPA, we inform you that:
- We do NOT sell your personal information.
- We do NOT share your information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- You can exercise your rights by contacting us.
8. Updates
We may update this policy when we incorporate new features or services. We recommend reviewing it periodically.
9. Contact
If you have questions about our cookie policy, you can contact us at:
- Email: privacy@rivalytic.com