Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 24, 2024
1. Introduction
Oryx Data Incubator ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the VocabKit website (https://vocabkit.web.app) and Chrome Extension. This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which sets out additional details on how we use personal data and your various rights.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the site.
We also use similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration time
- Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
- Chrome Extension Storage: Specific storage for Chrome extensions that syncs across devices
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website and extension to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website and extension. This helps us improve our services and user experience.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
4. Cookies We Use
4.1 Website Cookies
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vocabkit-consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| __session | Essential | Firebase Auth session management | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years / 24 hours |
| stripe_mid, stripe_sid | Essential | Payment processing and fraud prevention | 1 year / 30 minutes |
4.2 Chrome Extension Storage
| Storage Key | Type | Purpose | Sync |
|---|---|---|---|
| settings | Essential | User preferences and settings | Yes |
| auth_state | Essential | Authentication state and tokens | No |
| vocabulary_cache | Functional | Local vocabulary data cache | No |
| translation_cache | Functional | Recent translations cache | No |
| legal_acceptances | Essential | Legal document acceptance records | No |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party providers we work with include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage tracking
- Firebase: For authentication and app functionality
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
Please refer to these third parties' own cookie policies for information about their cookies.
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our site.
6.3 Chrome Extension Settings
You can manage extension storage by:
- Clearing extension data through Chrome settings
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the extension
- Using the extension's settings to manage stored data
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie consent choices as described above.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, through other notice mechanisms.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@vocabkit.app
- Company: Oryx Data Incubator
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: