Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Sip Steward ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
We use two categories of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) as they are necessary for contract performance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-[project]-auth-token | Maintains your login session | Session | First-party |
| sip_steward_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required for EU/UK Users)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Service so we can improve it. We only set these cookies for EU and UK users with your explicit consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Anonymized usage analytics | 24 hours | First-party | Vercel Inc. |
Note: Vercel Analytics uses privacy-focused tracking that does not collect personal information. For more details, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.
Your Cookie Choices
For EU and UK Users
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner with these options:
- Accept Analytics Cookies: Allow us to collect anonymized usage data
- Reject Analytics Cookies: Only essential cookies will be used
Your choice is saved for 1 year. You can change your preference at any time:
- Go to your Account Settings
- Find the "Cookie Preferences" section
- Toggle "Analytics Cookies" on or off
- Your change takes effect immediately
For Users Outside EU/UK
Analytics cookies are set automatically to help us improve our Service. Essential cookies are always active. You can still manage analytics cookies in your Account Settings if you prefer to opt out.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using parts of our Service, such as logging in or accessing your account.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies. The only third-party service we use is Vercel Analytics, which operates on our behalf as a data processor and does not use your data for any other purpose.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our Contact Page.
More Information
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- GDPR Information (European Commission)
- ICO Cookie Guidance (UK)