Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Splitwiser uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website, applications, and related services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your login session, preferences, and how you interact with the service.
Cookies may be temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or they may remain on your device for a longer period.
2. How Splitwiser Uses Cookies
Splitwiser may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users signed in
- Maintain secure user sessions
- Remember preferences and settings
- Improve account security
- Prevent fraud or unauthorized access
- Understand how users interact with Splitwiser
- Identify technical issues
- Improve performance and functionality
- Remember cookie preferences where applicable
We use cookies only where reasonably necessary to operate, secure, analyze, and improve Splitwiser.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for Splitwiser to function properly. They may be used for:
- User authentication
- Account login
- Session management
- Security
- Fraud prevention
- Saving essential preferences
Without these cookies, certain parts of Splitwiser may not work correctly.
Preference cookies
Preference cookies help remember choices you make when using Splitwiser. These may include:
- Language preferences
- Currency preferences
- Display settings
- Other user-selected settings
These cookies help provide a more consistent experience.
Analytics cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with Splitwiser. These cookies may help us understand:
- Which pages are visited
- Which features are used
- How long users interact with certain pages
- How users navigate the Service
- Whether technical errors occur
Analytics information may be aggregated or anonymized where appropriate.
Performance cookies
Performance cookies may be used to monitor the speed, reliability, and performance of Splitwiser. They help us identify technical issues and improve the overall user experience.
Security cookies
Security-related cookies may help us:
- Detect suspicious login attempts
- Protect user sessions
- Prevent unauthorized access
- Identify fraudulent or abusive activity
- Maintain the security of Splitwiser
4. First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are cookies placed directly by Splitwiser. They may be used for functions such as:
- Login sessions
- Account authentication
- Preferences
- Security
- Essential website functionality
5. Third-Party Cookies
Splitwiser may use third-party services that place or access cookies on your device. These third parties may include providers of:
- Analytics services
- Authentication services
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Security monitoring
- Error reporting
- AI-related services
- Payment services, if applicable
Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party provider and may be subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Authentication and Session Cookies
Splitwiser may use authentication and session cookies to identify logged-in users and maintain secure access to their accounts. These cookies may be required for core functionality such as:
- Signing in
- Staying signed in
- Accessing account information
- Managing expenses and groups
- Using protected dashboard features
Deleting or blocking these cookies may result in being logged out or being unable to use certain features.
7. Analytics and Usage Data
If Splitwiser uses analytics tools, those tools may collect information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Interaction with features
- Approximate geographic information based on IP address
- Technical and performance information
This information may be used to improve Splitwiser and understand overall usage patterns.
8. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Splitwiser does not currently require advertising or targeted marketing cookies for its core Service. If advertising, remarketing, or personalized marketing technologies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated and any required consent options will be provided.
9. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, Splitwiser may use similar technologies, such as:
- Local storage
- Session storage
- Pixels
- Tags
- Software development kits
- Device identifiers
These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies, including maintaining sessions, storing preferences, measuring usage, and improving security.
10. How Long Cookies Are Stored
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on the type of cookie. Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may remain on your device until they expire or until you manually delete them. The retention period may vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.
11. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block certain cookies
- Block all cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
- Clear cookies when closing the browser
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of Splitwiser. For example, you may not be able to sign in or maintain an active session.
12. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, Splitwiser may display a cookie consent banner or similar tool. You may be able to choose which optional categories of cookies you allow. Essential cookies may remain active because they are required for the basic operation and security of the Service. You may change your cookie preferences where such functionality is provided.
13. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, Splitwiser may not automatically respond to every Do Not Track request. Where required by applicable law, we will respect legally recognized privacy preference mechanisms.
14. Children's Privacy
Splitwiser is not intended for users below the minimum age stated in our Terms of Service. We do not knowingly use cookies to create targeted advertising profiles of children who are not permitted to use the Service.
15. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when:
- Our technology changes
- New features are introduced
- Third-party services change
- Our use of cookies changes
- Legal requirements change
The updated version will be posted with a revised effective date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how Splitwiser uses cookies, contact us at support@splitwiser.co.