Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Corixa ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies. This policy applies to:

• Website: corixa.io (uses minimal cookies)
• macOS Application: No cookies used
• Browser Extensions: No cookies used

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (we don't use these)

Cookies We Use on corixa.io

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and cannot be disabled.

What We DON'T Use

To protect your privacy, we explicitly do NOT use:

• Analytics or tracking cookies
• Advertising cookies
• Social media cookies
• Third-party tracking technologies
• Behavioral profiling cookies

Corixa Application & Browser Extensions

macOS Application

The Corixa macOS application:

• Does not use cookies
• Stores all data locally using macOS secure storage (SwiftData)
• Does not track your usage or behavior
• Does not transmit browsing data to external servers

Browser Extensions (Safari & Chrome)

Our browser extensions:

• Do not set or read cookies
• Do not track your browsing history
• Only access webpage data when you explicitly click the save button
• Communicate directly with your local Corixa app
• Do not send data to external servers

Third-Party Services

YouTube Integration

When you connect your YouTube account to Corixa:

• Authentication is handled by Google's OAuth system
• Google may set their own cookies during authentication
• We do not have access to or control over Google's cookies
• Review Google's Privacy Policy for details

Newsletter Subscription (if implemented)

If you subscribe to our newsletter on the website:

• Your email is processed by our newsletter service provider
• They may use cookies for subscription management
• You can unsubscribe at any time

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all cookies or specific ones
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Set preferences for third-party cookies

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers

Safari:

1. Open Safari > Preferences
2. Click Privacy tab
3. Manage website data and cookies

Chrome:

1. Open Chrome > Settings
2. Click "Privacy and security"
3. Click "Cookies and other site data"
4. Choose your preferences

Firefox:

1. Open Firefox > Preferences
2. Click Privacy & Security
3. Manage cookies and site data

Local Storage and Other Technologies

Website Local Storage

Our website may use HTML5 local storage for:

• Remembering your preferences (theme, language)
• Improving website performance
• Providing a better user experience

Application Data Storage

The Corixa macOS application stores data using:

• SwiftData: For your saved content and categories
• macOS Keychain: For sensitive data like API tokens
• App Groups: For Safari extension communication
• Local Files: For backups and exports

All this data is stored locally on your Mac and never transmitted to our servers.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

Material changes will be communicated through:

• A notice on our website
• Email notification (if you've subscribed)
• In-app notification (for significant changes affecting the application)

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked.

Good news: Since we don't track users or use analytics cookies, DNT settings are already respected by default. We don't track you regardless of your DNT setting.

GDPR and Privacy Rights

If you're in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access: Know what data we collect
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Right to object: Object to certain data processing
• Right to portability: Receive your data in a portable format

Since we don't collect personal data through cookies, these rights primarily apply to data you create in the Corixa application (which you fully control locally).

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or any other means.