Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is used.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by ExplainBible.ai) or "third-party" (set by other services we use). They may also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (they remain until they expire or you delete them).

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To keep you signed in, maintain your session, and protect your account. These cookies are strictly necessary when you use an account.
• Preferences: To remember your settings (for example, light or dark theme) so we can provide a consistent experience across visits.
• Security: To help protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access, and to support features such as secure login.
• Service operation: To ensure the Service loads correctly, to manage traffic, and to support essential technical features.

The exact names and lifespans of cookies may change as we update our systems. We keep our practices in line with this policy and our Privacy Policy.

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to operate ExplainBible.ai:

• Supabase: We use Supabase for authentication and data storage. Supabase may set cookies to manage your session and keep you logged in. These are necessary for account-related features. Supabase's handling of data is subject to their privacy and security practices.
• Other service providers: If we add analytics, content delivery, or other third-party services in the future, we may use cookies or similar technologies provided by those services. We will update this Cookie Policy and, where required, obtain your consent before doing so.

We do not sell your personal information or use third-party cookies for advertising purposes.

In addition to cookies, we may use browser storage technologies such as:

• Local storage: To store preferences (e.g., theme) locally on your device so they persist across sessions.
• Session storage: To store temporary data (e.g., to avoid duplicate actions or to improve your experience during a single session). This data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.

These technologies, like cookies, are stored on your device. You can clear them via your browser settings. Disabling or clearing them may affect how certain features of the Service work.

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Instructions are usually found in the browser's "Help" or "Settings" section (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Device settings: On mobile devices, you may be able to manage tracking or storage via your device settings.
• Opt-out tools: Where we use non-essential analytics or advertising cookies, we will inform you and provide opt-out options where required by law.

Please note: blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features (such as staying logged in or saving preferences). We do not recommend disabling essential cookies if you wish to use the full Service.

Where required by applicable law (including the GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, or similar rules):

• Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent because they are essential for the Service to function.
• Functional and analytics cookies may require your consent before we use them. We will seek such consent where necessary (e.g., via a cookie banner or preference center) and respect your choices.

By continuing to use ExplainBible.ai after we have informed you of our use of cookies (including through this policy), you may be deemed to have consented to our use of cookies to the extent permitted by law. You can withdraw consent or change your preferences at any time by managing cookies as described in Section 6 or by contacting us.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Where changes are significant, we may notify you by other means (e.g., a notice on the Service or an email) as required by law.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us through our support channels. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.