Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how ReferAgent ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our platform and services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

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

CookiePurposeDuration
ra_sessionUser authentication and session managementSession
ra_csrfCross-site request forgery protectionSession
ra_preferencesStores user preferences (theme, language)1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies

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

CookiePurposeDuration
ra_analyticsTracks page views and user interactions1 year
ra_visitor_idDistinguishes unique visitors1 year

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your choices and providing enhanced features.

CookiePurposeDuration
ra_dashboard_viewRemembers dashboard layout preferences30 days
ra_timezoneStores timezone for correct time display1 year

2.4 Referral Tracking Cookies

These cookies are essential to our core service - tracking referrals and attributing conversions.

CookiePurposeDuration
ra_refStores referral link code for attribution30 days
ra_campaignAssociates user with campaign30 days
ra_click_idUnique identifier for click tracking30 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Vercel Analytics: For website performance monitoring
  • Intercom: For customer support chat (if enabled)

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may not function properly.

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser

4.2 Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for faster performance
  • Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session
  • Pixel Tags: Small images used to track email opens and page visits

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@referagent.com

Address: ReferAgent Inc., 123 Growth Street, San Francisco, CA 94102