This policy explains how Outly uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in being clear about what we use and why.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to return and make the site more useful to you.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They can't be disabled.
- Authentication: Keeps you logged in across pages
- Security: Helps prevent fraud and protects your account
- Preferences: Remembers your cookie consent choice
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how people use our website so we can improve it.
- What we track: Pages visited, time spent on site, error reports
- What we don't track: Personally identifiable information without your consent
- Purpose: Fix bugs, improve user experience, add features you actually want
Functionality Cookies
These remember your choices to make the site more personalized.
- Language and region preferences
- Remembering if you've dismissed a notification
- Form data (so you don't have to re-type things)
3. Third-Party Services
We use some trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Firebase: Handles authentication and app analytics
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic (anonymized)
These services have their own privacy policies. We only use services that respect user privacy and allow you to opt out.
4. What We Don't Do
We don't:
- Sell your cookie data to third parties
- Use cookies for advertising targeting
- Track you across other websites
- Use invasive fingerprinting techniques
5. Managing Cookies
You have control over cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications when a cookie is set
Mobile Apps
The Outly mobile app doesn't use browser cookies—it uses device storage for authentication and preferences. You can control app permissions in your device settings.
Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. What Happens If I Disable Cookies?
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly. You may still browse the website, but you won't be able to:
- Stay logged in between pages
- Save your preferences
- Use certain interactive features
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy if we change how we use cookies. We'll post any changes here with a new date. We won't make major changes without notifying you first.
8. Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Reach out:
- Email: privacy@outly.world
- Website: https://outly.world