Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 11, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

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

This policy explains how Direct Collabs ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and application.

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.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication session1 hour
sb-refresh-tokenSession renewal7 days
__Host-csrfSecurity (CSRF protection)Session

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
themeStores theme preference1 year
sidebar-stateRemembers sidebar collapsed/expanded1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_analyticsUsage analytics2 years

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud detection and payment processing. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Social Platform OAuth

When you connect your social media accounts (YouTube, X, LinkedIn, etc.), those platforms may set their own cookies during the authentication process. These are governed by each platform's respective privacy and cookie policies.

3.3 Supabase (Authentication)

Our authentication provider Supabase sets essential cookies for secure login and session management.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our service, including logging in to your account.

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our service does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

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 notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

7. Contact Us

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

  • Company: Direct Collabs
  • Email: tanner@directcollabs.com
  • Address: 161 W 3rd St. Prosper, Texas 75078