This Cookie Policy explains how SWFT ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform at goswft.com (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide reporting information. Cookies may be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
In addition to cookies, we also use related technologies such as localStorage and sessionStorage, which allow us to store data locally in your browser.
The following table describes the categories of cookies and similar technologies used on the Service:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly.
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Auth tokens | Google Firebase | Authenticate your identity and maintain your logged-in session. Includes ID tokens and refresh tokens. | Session / up to 1 hour (ID token), persistent (refresh token) |
| __session | Google Firebase | Firebase session management and CSRF protection. | Session |
We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-B8BEW7E87V) to collect anonymized information about how visitors use the Service. This helps us understand usage patterns, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our features.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years |
| _ga_B8BEW7E87V | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state for the specific GA4 property. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites. | 1 minute |
Google Analytics data is collected in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
When you interact with payment features, Stripe may set cookies to enable secure payment processing, prevent fraud, and comply with regulatory requirements.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and detection. Identifies the device for secure payment processing. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention and detection. Maintains a session identifier for payment integrity. | 30 minutes |
For more information about how Stripe uses cookies, see the Stripe Privacy Policy.
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage to store application state and user preferences. These are not cookies and are not sent to our servers with each request, but they do store data locally on your device.
| Key / Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| User preferences | Stores your display settings, selected views, and interface preferences. | Persistent (until cleared) |
| Application state | Caches form data, navigation state, and feature settings to improve performance and user experience. | Persistent / Session |
| Authentication tokens | Stores Firebase authentication tokens locally for faster session restoration. | Persistent (until logout) |
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing visit activity data with Google Analytics.
You can clear localStorage and sessionStorage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browsing data. Note that clearing this data will log you out and reset your application preferences.
For more information about how our third-party providers use cookies and handle your data, please refer to their respective privacy policies:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the Service or by email. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: ethan@goswft.com
Website: goswft.com