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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how GrindSpot (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) when you visit our web application at grind-spot.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions, login status, and preferences over time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use cookies and local storage for essential operations, analytics, and marketing purposes:

A. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, core features such as authentication cannot be provided.

  • Auth.js (NextAuth / Google OAuth): Used to maintain your authenticated login session securely across pages.
  • Duration: Session or Persistent (up to 30 days).

B. Analytical and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, enabling us to measure traffic, popular spots, and performance.

  • Datafast Analytics: Collects privacy-focused usage metrics without profiling individual users across external sites.
  • Duration: Persistent.

C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Third-Party)

We may place tracking pixels or marketing cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Tag Manager) to measure the effectiveness of social media ad campaigns and display relevant ads for GrindSpot to prospective users.

  • Duration: Varies by provider (typically 30 days to 2 years).

3. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can control cookie preferences in the following ways:

3.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Note: Disabling essential authentication cookies (Auth.js) will prevent you from signing in to your GrindSpot account.

4. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

5. Contact Us