Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and keep you signed in. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices.

1. What Are Cookies?

• Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
• They help websites remember your preferences and maintain your session.
• Cookies can be "session" (temporary) or "persistent" (stored for longer periods).

2. How We Use Cookies

• To keep you signed in to your account
• To remember your theme preference (dark/light mode)
• To understand how you use our platform
• To improve our services based on usage patterns

3. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

• access_token — Stores your authentication token (7 days). Used to keep you signed in.
• refresh_token — httpOnly cookie for session renewal (15 days). Not accessible to JavaScript for security.

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

• Theme preference (dark/light mode)

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

• Google Analytics cookies for traffic analysis and usage statistics
• These are only set if a Google Analytics measurement ID is configured

4. Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics — We may use Google Analytics to understand user behavior. Google has its own privacy policy.
• GitHub / Google OAuth — When you sign in via GitHub or Google, those providers may set their own cookies during the authentication flow.

5. Managing Cookies

• Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
• You can delete existing cookies from your browser at any time.
• Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to BetaVersion.IO.
• Use your browser's "private" or "incognito" mode to limit cookie storage.

6. Cookie Retention

• access_token — 7 days
• refresh_token — 15 days
• Analytics cookies — Up to 2 years (set by Google Analytics)
• Session cookies — Deleted when you close your browser