Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, enhance functionality, and provide analytics about how visitors use the site.

This Cookie Policy explains how Hue42, operated by Chaos Theory Studios LLC, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

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

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate the site
  • Security cookies: Detect authentication abuse and protect user data
  • Session cookies: Maintain your session state across page requests
  • CSRF tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences (like theme settings, language) and provide enhanced features.

Examples:

  • Dark mode preference: Remember your theme choice
  • Sidebar state: Remember if you expanded or collapsed the palette sidebar
  • Recently viewed palettes: Track your browsing history on the platform
  • Color picker settings: Save your preferred color picker options

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Service.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and user flow
  • Event tracking: Monitors feature usage (palette creation, exports, shares)
  • Performance monitoring: Identifies slow pages or technical issues
  • A/B testing: Compares different versions of features to optimize user experience

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Currently Not Used)

We do not currently use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

3. Cookie Duration

3.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and provide analytics.

Typical durations:

  • Authentication: 30 days (or until you log out)
  • Preferences: 1 year
  • Analytics: 2 years (Google Analytics default)

4. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 First-Party Cookies

Set directly by Hue42. These cookies are essential for site functionality and user experience.

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use to provide functionality or analytics:

Google Analytics

Analytics and reporting

View Google's Privacy Policy →

Supabase

Authentication and session management

View Supabase's Privacy Policy →

Stripe

Payment processing (cookies set on Stripe's domain during checkout)

View Stripe's Privacy Policy →

5. Detailed Cookie List

Here are the specific cookies used on Hue42:

Essential Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenSupabase authentication token30 days
sb-refresh-tokenSupabase session refresh token30 days
sb-*-auth-tokenSupabase session management1 hour (auto-refresh)

Functional Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
hue42_themeDark/light mode preference1 year
hue42_sidebar_stateSidebar expanded/collapsed state30 days
hue42_recent_palettesRecently viewed palette IDs7 days

Analytics Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - distinguish users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics - persist session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - distinguish users24 hours

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

  • Block cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies
  • Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
  • Third-party cookies: Block only third-party cookies
  • Exceptions: Allow cookies for specific sites

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Enable GPC in your browser (supported by Brave, Firefox, DuckDuckGo) to automatically signal your privacy preferences. We honor GPC signals and will not track users who enable it. Learn more about GPC →
  • Do Not Track (DNT): Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings. We honor DNT signals from all browsers.
  • Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

✅ We Respect Your Privacy Signals

Hue42 automatically detects and honors both Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When these are enabled, we do not collect analytics data, set non-essential cookies, or track your browsing behavior.

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on Hue42:

  • You may need to log in more frequently
  • Your preferences (theme, settings) may not be saved
  • Some features may not work properly
  • We cannot provide personalized recommendations

7. Other Tracking Technologies

7.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage (HTML5) to store data locally on your device for improved performance. This includes:

  • Cached palette data for faster loading
  • Draft palettes (auto-saved as you work)
  • Temporary export files

7.2 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (transparent pixel images) in emails to track whether emails were opened and links were clicked.

7.3 Fingerprinting

We do NOT use device fingerprinting or other covert tracking techniques.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

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

Chaos Theory Studios LLC

Email: legal@hue42.com

Support: support@hue42.com

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.