Cookie Policy

1What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

• First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting (dealsby.io or dealsbyappointments.com)
• Third-party cookies are set by external services operating on our platform (e.g., Firebase, Stripe, Cloudflare)

2How We Use Cookies

Dealsby Appointments uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication & Session Management — Keeping you signed in securely via Firebase Authentication and maintaining session state across pages
• Security — Protecting against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other security threats
• Load Balancing — Distributing traffic across servers to ensure reliable performance
• Cookie Consent — Remembering your cookie preferences so we don't ask you repeatedly

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience:

• User Preferences — Storing your display settings, theme preferences, and UI customizations
• LocalStorage Data — Dealsby Appointments uses browser localStorage to persist application data between sessions, on browser close/refresh, and during logout
• Language & Region — Remembering your locale and regional formatting preferences

2.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, helping us improve functionality:

• Usage Patterns — Understanding which features are most used, page load times, and navigation paths
• Error Tracking — Identifying and diagnosing technical issues to improve platform stability
• Aggregate Analytics — Compiling statistical data about overall platform usage (not tied to individual identity)

2.4 Third-Party Service Cookies

Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy policy for details on their cookie practices.

3Cookies We Do Not Use

Dealsby Appointments is committed to your privacy. We want to be clear about what we do not do:

• We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies
• We do not sell or share cookie data with advertisers
• We do not build advertising profiles based on your browsing behavior
• We do not use cross-site tracking cookies
• We do not use social media tracking pixels

4LocalStorage & Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, Dealsby Appointments uses browser localStorage as a core part of our data persistence architecture. LocalStorage is used to store:

• Appointment and booking data for fast local access
• Client profiles and booking history
• SMS and email communication history and usage counts
• Staff schedules and availability settings
• Application state including UI settings, filters, and view preferences

LocalStorage data remains on your device until manually cleared or until you delete your account. Autosave runs every 30 seconds, and data is also saved on browser close, refresh, and logout.

5Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific sites
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Opt-Out Links

For third-party analytics services, you may opt out via:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• NAI Opt-Out: optout.networkadvertising.org

6Cookie Retention

7Data Protection

All cookie and localStorage data is protected by:

• TLS 1.3 encryption for all data in transit
• AES-256 encryption for data at rest
• Secure and HttpOnly flags on authentication cookies where applicable
• SameSite cookie attributes to prevent cross-site request forgery

8California & Virginia Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), cookies and similar technologies that collect personal information are subject to additional rights. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on exercising your rights under these laws, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information.

9Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-platform notification with a minimum of 30 days advance notice. Continued use of the platform after notification constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us: