Last updated June 12, 2026
Cookie Policy
Aruwo™ Effective Date: June 12, 2026 Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.
2. How We Use Cookies
Aruwo™ uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. Without them, you cannot log in, navigate between pages, or use core features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
aruwo_session | Maintains your login session | Session |
aruwo_auth_token | Authentication token | 30 days |
csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
These cannot be disabled without breaking the platform.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These improve your experience by remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme_preference | Remembers light/dark mode selection | 1 year |
sidebar_state | Remembers sidebar collapsed/expanded state | 30 days |
last_project | Remembers your most recently visited project | 7 days |
language | Stores language/locale preference | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase Analytics | Platform usage patterns | 90 days |
| Vercel Analytics | Page performance and speed | 30 days |
We do not use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or other advertising-network analytics tools.
2.4 Payment Cookies
Our payment processors set cookies when you initiate a payment. These are required for transaction security.
| Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Stripe | Fraud detection, transaction state |
| Flutterwave | Transaction session management |
| Paystack | Transaction session management |
These are set by third parties under their own privacy policies.
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
Aruwo™ does not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Social media tracking pixels (Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Fingerprinting technologies
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services integrated into Aruwo™ may set their own cookies:
- Google — if you use "Sign in with Google", Google may set authentication cookies governed by Google's Privacy Policy
- GitHub — if you connect your GitHub account, GitHub may set cookies governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement
We do not control third-party cookies. Please review each provider's cookie policy directly.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Platform Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the platform footer or visiting aruwo.dev/legal/cookie-settings.
From there, you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize which categories you allow
Your preferences are saved for 1 year. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
5.2 Browser Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform.
5.3 Do Not Track
We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable all non-essential analytics cookies for your session.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit aruwo.dev, we display a cookie consent banner. We collect your consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time via Cookie Settings.
For users in the EU/EEA, UK, or countries with consent requirements, we obtain explicit opt-in consent before setting functional or analytics cookies, in compliance with ePrivacy Directive and GDPR requirements.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or change our tooling. We will update the "Last Updated" date and, for material changes, notify you via the platform or email.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies?
Email: privacy@aruwo.dev Page: aruwo.dev/legal/cookies