Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.

Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage, which function in a similar way to cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

Expert Check Inspections uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website and application
• Improve our Service based on usage patterns
• Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie	Type	Purpose	Duration
Session ID	Essential	Keeps you logged in during your session	Session
Google OAuth	Essential	Authentication with Google Sign-In	Session
IndexedDB Storage	Essential	Offline data storage for the app	Persistent
User Preferences	Essential	Remembers your app settings	1 year
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics - maintains session state	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website and application to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, security, and offline functionality. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate correctly. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website (referral source)
• Your general geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type and browser used
• Actions taken on the website

This information is aggregated and anonymized. We use it to improve our website and Service. You can opt out of analytics cookies using the cookie banner or browser settings.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads in its own advertising network. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google Privacy Policy.

4.2 Google Sign-In

We use Google OAuth for authentication. When you sign in with Google, cookies are set by Google to maintain your authenticated session. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics
• Essential Only: Allow only necessary cookies

You can change your preference at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Block third-party cookies

Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can use the methods described above to manage cookies and tracking.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us