Cookie Policy
Effective Date: August 9, 2026
Last Updated: August 9, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage (IndexedDB, localStorage), pixels, and device identifiers. This policy covers all such technologies used by the Syn web application at gitsyn.cc.
This policy does not cover the Syn mobile applications (iOS/Android), which use on-device storage mechanisms described in our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies
2.1 Strictly Necessary (Cannot Be Disabled)
These are essential for the web application to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use core features.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication session cookie | Supabase | Maintains your login session securely | Session / 30 days |
| CSRF token | Supabase | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| Auth refresh token | Supabase | Renews your authentication without re-login | 30 days |
2.2 Functional
These enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndexedDB / Hive cache | Syn (local) | Offline content caching (feed, chat messages, profile data) for faster loading | Persistent until cleared |
| Language preference | Syn (local) | Remembers your selected language | Persistent |
| Theme preference | Syn (local) | Remembers your light/dark mode choice | Persistent |
| Feed mode preference | Syn (local) | Remembers your last selected feed mode (All/Process/Showcase) | Persistent |
2.3 Analytics
These help us understand how the web application is used so we can improve it.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom analytics events | Syn | Records screen views and feature interactions to improve the product | 24 months (server-side) |
2.4 Error Monitoring
These help us identify and fix technical problems.
| Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session replay / error tracking | Sentry | Captures error reports and crash data to debug technical issues | 90 days |
3. Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies — This may prevent the web app from functioning properly
- Delete existing cookies — Clear stored cookies from your browser
- Block third-party cookies — Restrict cookies set by third-party services
Common browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
4. Third-Party Cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies. Currently, the only third-party service that may set cookies or use similar tracking technologies on our web application is:
- Sentry — For error monitoring and crash reporting (functional/diagnostic purpose)
We do not use advertising cookies. Syn is an ad-free platform. We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our Platform.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry-standard response to DNT signals, and our web application does not currently respond to them.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies or technologies we use. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where required by law, by requesting your consent again.
7. Contact Us
For questions about cookies or this policy:
- Email: dembaduk@gmail.com
- Website: https://gitsyn.cc
For comprehensive information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
This policy was last reviewed on August 9, 2026.