Trend Forecast Hub

What Are Cookies

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 and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Trend Forecast Hub ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy is designed to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

Session Cookies: Maintain your login session and authentication state
Security Cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Preference Cookies: Remember your language, region, and display preferences
Onboarding Status: Track whether you've completed the onboarding flow
Theme Settings: Store your light/dark mode preference

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our service.

Page Views: Track which pages are visited most frequently
User Flow: Understand how users navigate through the site
Performance Metrics: Monitor page load times and technical issues

4. Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertising. We currently do not use third-party marketing cookies, but this may change in the future with your explicit consent.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30-365 days) or until you delete them

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`session_token`	Authentication and login session	7 days	Necessary
`csrf_token`	Security protection	Session	Necessary
`onboarding_complete`	Track onboarding status	365 days	Functional
`cookie_consent`	Store your cookie preferences	365 days	Necessary
`analytics_id`	Anonymous usage analytics	30 days	Analytics

Your Rights and Choices

For EU Residents (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookie usage at any time

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under CCPA, you have the following rights:

Right to Know: Request information about data collection and usage
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

Block all cookies
Accept only first-party cookies
Delete cookies when you close your browser
Notify you when a website sets a cookie

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics
Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

Stripe: Payment processing (necessary for transactions)
Analytics Services: Website usage tracking (with your consent)

We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services for more information.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: [Your Business Address]

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Related Policies

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