1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it.
2. How We Use Cookies
CanaryQMS uses a minimal set of cookies, primarily for functionality rather than tracking.
Essential Cookies (always active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Maintains your authenticated session | Session (cleared on logout) |
| refresh_token | Allows silent session renewal | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies (optional)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| sidebar_collapsed | Remembers sidebar state | 1 year |
| recent_searches | Stores your recent search queries (localStorage) | Persistent |
Analytics Cookies (optional)
We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how the Service is used. If enabled:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _cq_analytics | Anonymous usage analytics (page views, feature usage) | 1 year |
Analytics data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users. We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party tracking service that shares data with advertisers.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party advertising cookies. The only third-party services that may set cookies are:
- Cloudflare: Security cookies for DDoS protection (e.g.
__cf_bm) - Stripe: Payment processing cookies during checkout (if applicable)
4. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the Service.
5. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage for:
- Recent search queries (for the search bar)
- UI preferences (sidebar state, table sort preferences)
- Authentication tokens
localStorage data never leaves your browser and is not sent to our servers with requests.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact [email protected].