1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Brandon Armour, operating as LiquidA11y, ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites at liquida11y.com and app.liquida11y.com (collectively, the "Site").

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to:

Make websites work properly and efficiently
Remember your preferences and settings
Keep you signed in to your account
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve the user experience

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

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:

Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even when you close it, used for preferences and cached data
Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close the browser tab, used for session-specific information
Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny transparent images embedded in pages or emails to track views and engagement

Throughout this policy, when we refer to "cookies," we include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into the following types:

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Cannot be disabled. These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to your actions (e.g., logging in, filling forms, setting privacy preferences).

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`session_token`	Maintains your authenticated session after login	Session / 7 days	First-party
`csrf_token`	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	First-party
`cookie_consent`	Remembers your cookie consent preferences	1 year	First-party
`__cf_bm`	Cloudflare bot management (security)	30 minutes	Third-party (Cloudflare)

4.2 Functional Cookies (Preferences)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`theme_preference`	Remembers your dark/light mode preference	1 year	First-party
`language`	Remembers your language preference	1 year	First-party
`scan_history_view`	Remembers your preferred view settings for scan history	30 days	First-party

4.3 Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting anonymous statistical information. You can opt out of analytics cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`_ga`	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years	Third-party (Google)
`_ga_*`	Google Analytics 4 - session tracking	2 years	Third-party (Google)
`_gid`	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours	Third-party (Google)

Note: We may use privacy-respecting alternatives such as Plausible Analytics or Fathom Analytics in the future, which do not require cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site integrates with third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:

Shopify: App installation and billing (sets cookies for session management)
Cloudflare: Security and performance (sets cookies for bot detection)
Google Analytics: Usage analytics (optional, can be declined)

We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Your Choices and Controls

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Allow all cookies
Essential Only: Allow only strictly necessary cookies
Customize: Choose which categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Common options include:

Viewing what cookies are stored
Deleting all or specific cookies
Blocking all cookies
Blocking third-party cookies
Receiving notifications before cookies are set

Browser-specific guides:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics opt-out:

6.4 Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies, some functionality of our Site may be affected:

You may be unable to stay logged in
Preferences may not be saved
Some features may not work correctly
You may see the cookie consent banner repeatedly

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. There is currently no industry consensus on how to respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use our cookie consent mechanism to control tracking.

8. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat this as a request to opt out of analytics and optional cookies, equivalent to selecting "Essential Only" in our consent banner.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

For material changes that significantly affect your privacy, we may provide more prominent notice (such as updating the cookie consent banner to prompt you to review your choices).

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@liquida11y.com
Operator: Brandon Armour, operating as LiquidA11y
Location: San Luis Obispo County, California, United States