Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how The Tichon Company ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on debounce.pro. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core features like user authentication and account management
• Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website and improve service quality
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize our service

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Currently, we do not use advertising cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent where required.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may also set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

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

4.2 Stripe

We use Stripe for payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.

4.3 Vercel

Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may use cookies for analytics and performance optimization. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

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

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features of our website from working properly.

5.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, you can adjust cookie settings in your device's browser settings. Refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for specific guidance.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we are committed to respecting your privacy choices.

7. Cookie Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for the period specified in the cookie (see tables above)

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
• Right to Access: Request information about data collected via cookies
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
• Right to Object: Object to the use of certain cookies

For more information about your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance page.

9. Changes to This Cookie 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 notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: