Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 19, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that help us recognize you and remember your preferences. They are essential for authentication, security, and improving user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function

auth_token - Authentication session
csrf_token - CSRF protection
session_id - Session management
preferences - Security and functional cookies

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use the Service

_ga - Google Analytics (anonymous)
page_visits - Aggregate usage tracking
feature_usage - Feature adoption metrics

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and choices

theme - Dark/light/system mode (localStorage)
playground_api_key:{user_id} - Remembered API key when enabled (localStorage, device only)

Theme, language, timezone, sidebar, and remember-key preferences are stored on our servers per account. Only the theme flag and optional playground API key use browser localStorage.

Security Cookies

Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

fraud_detection - Suspicious activity monitoring
ip_check - IP validation
device_fingerprint - Device identification

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from trusted third-party services:

Google Analytics: Usage analytics (anonymized)
AWS Cognito: Authentication and user management
Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain for up to 1 year
Authentication: 24 hours (refreshable)
Analytics: 24 months (anonymized)

5. Cookie Control & Consent

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Accept all: All cookies enabled
Essential only: Only functional cookies
Reject all: Disable non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.

6. Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar storage mechanisms:

LocalStorage: Persistent client-side data (preferences, cached data)
SessionStorage: Temporary session data
IndexedDB: Offline data caching

These are managed similarly to cookies and can be cleared through browser settings.

7. Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

GDPR (EU) - Cookie Consent requirements
LFPDPPP (Mexico) - personal-data law, Diario Oficial de la Federación, 20 March 2025
CCPA (California) - Privacy notice requirements
ePrivacy Directive - Cookie disclosure rules

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through email or in-app notification. Your continued use indicates acceptance.

9. Questions?

For questions about our cookie practices, contact:

Email: privacy@searchlook.mx

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