Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for Hey Wav to function. You can't opt out of these, but they don't track your personal information.

• Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you browse
• Security cookies: Protect your account from unauthorized access
• Session cookies: Remember your voting activity during your visit
• Preference cookies: Store your dark mode and display settings

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These help us understand how people use Hey Wav so we can make it better. All data is anonymized.

• Usage analytics: Which pages you visit and which features you use
• Performance tracking: Page load times and technical errors
• User behavior: How you navigate through the site (no personal data)

What We Don't Use

• No advertising cookies
• No third-party tracking cookies
• No cookies that follow you across other websites
• No social media tracking pixels

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Hey Wav Cookie Settings

You can manage your Hey Wav cookie preferences in your account settings. Essential cookies will remain active, but you can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.

Cookie Duration

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stay up to 1 year for login and preferences
• Analytics cookies: Expire after 90 days

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use and why
• Delete cookies from your browser
• Opt out of optional cookies
• Browse without cookies (some features may not work)

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services, and they may set their own cookies. We only work with services that respect your privacy and comply with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

Updates to This Policy

If we change how we use cookies, we'll update this page and notify you through the site. Continued use of Hey Wav means you accept the updated cookie policy.