Cookie Policy
winded.app
Last Updated: October 4, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for a variety of reasons detailed below. These technologies are essential for providing you with a secure, personalized experience on our kitesurfing marketplace.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include authentication tokens, session management, and security features that protect your account and transactions.
- Authentication & Security: We use Supabase authentication cookies to maintain your login session, manage user roles (buyer, seller, admin), and ensure secure access to your account and transactions.
- Local Storage: We use browser local storage to remember your shopping cart contents, referral tracking data, user preferences, and wishlist items to enhance your browsing experience.
- Payment Processing: We integrate with Stripe for secure payment processing, which may set cookies to ensure secure transaction handling and fraud prevention.
- Performance and Analytics: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, which features are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced features like affiliate tracking, referral management, and personalized content based on your preferences and browsing history.
3. Specific Cookies and Technologies We Use
Authentication Cookies
Supabase authentication tokens that maintain your login session, user role information, and secure access to your account. These are essential for the platform to function.
Local Storage Data
We store the following data in your browser's local storage: shopping cart contents, referral tracking codes (winded_referral_data, winded_ref_code), user preferences, and wishlist items. This data persists between sessions to enhance your experience.
Payment Processing Cookies
Stripe payment processing may set cookies for secure transaction handling, fraud prevention, and payment method preferences. These are essential for processing your purchases securely.
Session Management
Temporary cookies that maintain your session while browsing, including cart state, authentication status, and user interface preferences. These are cleared when you close your browser.
Affiliate & Referral Tracking
We track referral codes and affiliate links to properly credit commissions and maintain our affiliate program. This includes campaign tracking and referral source attribution.
4. Your Cookie Rights and Management
You have the right to control how cookies are used on our site. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Important Notes
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled - These are required for the website to function properly
- Disabling authentication cookies will prevent you from logging in or making purchases
- Clearing local storage will remove your cart contents and saved preferences
- Payment processing cookies are necessary for secure transactions
5. Data Retention and Security
Cookie Lifespan
Authentication cookies typically expire after 7 days of inactivity. Local storage data persists until manually cleared or you clear your browser data.
Security Measures
All cookies and stored data are encrypted and transmitted securely. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted partners like Supabase (authentication) and Stripe (payments) who have their own privacy policies and cookie practices that comply with applicable regulations.