Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how DevBench uses them, and your choices regarding cookies. For detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites. They contain text information and can be stored temporarily (session cookies) or for extended periods (persistent cookies). Cookies serve various functions:
- Session Management: Maintain your login status and preferences while browsing
- Personalization: Remember your choices and customize your experience
- Analytics: Track usage patterns to improve website functionality
- Advertising: Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
Cookies cannot execute code, harbor viruses, or access your computer's files without permission. However, they can be used to track your online behavior, which raises privacy concerns.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for DevBench to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our Service may not work correctly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| __next | Next.js framework functionality | Session | First-party |
| __nextData | Next.js data hydration | Session | First-party |
| NXTAUTH | Authentication state (if applicable) | Session or 30 days | First-party |
2.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme-preference | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year | First-party |
| language-preference | Remember language selection | 1 year | First-party |
| devbench-settings | Store user preferences and settings | 1 year | First-party |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use DevBench, which allows us to improve functionality and user experience. These cookies do not identify you personally.
| Provider | Cookie Name(s) | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_*, _gat, _gid | Track user behavior and page views | 2 years | Third-party |
| Vercel Analytics | vercelAnalytics_* | Monitor website performance | 30 days | Third-party |
2.4 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track ad performance. These are set by Google AdSense and its partners.
| Provider | Cookie Name(s) | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense/DoubleClick | IDE, DSID, FLC, AID, ANID | Personalize ads and track ad performance | Varies (up to 2 years) | Third-party |
| Google Ads | _gat_UA-*, pagead/1p-user-list/* | Conversion tracking and remarketing | Session to 2 years | Third-party |
3. Third-Party Cookies
DevBench includes third-party content and services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Services: Google Analytics, Google AdSense, and other Google services set cookies to track your behavior across websites
- Vercel Analytics: Our hosting provider Vercel sets cookies for performance monitoring
- Social Media: If we include social media widgets, they may set cookies
We have no control over third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information:
4. Cookie Management & Control
4.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: refuse cookies, delete cookies, and be notified when a cookie is being set.
4.2 How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preference: Allow all cookies, Block all cookies, or Manage exceptions
- Detailed Chrome Cookie Instructions
Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preference: Accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or accept only third-party cookies
- Detailed Firefox Cookie Instructions
Apple Safari:
- Open Safari Preferences → Privacy → "Cookies and website data" section
- Choose: Allow cookies from websites you visit, Allow cookies only from current website, Block all cookies
- Detailed Safari Cookie Instructions
Microsoft Edge:
- Open Edge Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
- Select cookies and choose your privacy level
- Detailed Edge Cookie Instructions
4.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some DevBench features from working properly. However, you can usually allow essential cookies while blocking third-party analytics and advertising cookies:
- Essential Cookies Blocked: May cause login issues, session loss, or feature malfunctions
- Analytics Cookies Blocked: We lose data about how our Service is used, but functionality remains intact
- Advertising Cookies Blocked: You may see less relevant ads, but functionality is unaffected
5. Browser Extensions & Privacy Tools
You can also use browser extensions and privacy tools to manage cookies and tracking:
- Privacy Badger — Blocks trackers and third-party cookies
- uBlock Origin — Blocks ads and trackers
- Ghostery — Reveals tracking technologies
- HTTPS Everywhere — Forces secure connections
6. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. When you enable DNT, your browser sends a signal to websites asking them not to track you. However:
- DNT is not universally supported or enforced
- Many websites, including some third-party services used by DevBench, ignore DNT signals
- We respect DNT signals where technically feasible, but cannot guarantee third-party services will
7. Mobile App Cookies
If you access DevBench through a mobile app, cookies may be stored differently depending on your device's operating system. Mobile devices also use tracking technologies like Mobile Advertising IDs (IDFA, AAID) that function similarly to cookies.
- iOS: Manage app tracking in Settings → Privacy → App Tracking Transparency
- Android: Manage ad personalization in Google Settings → Ads
8. Consent & Cookie Consent Banner
DevBench respects your cookie preferences. Depending on your jurisdiction and our implementation:
- EU/GDPR: We may display a cookie consent banner asking for explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- CCPA: California residents have rights to opt out of certain tracking
- Other Regions: We may use implied consent or other mechanisms as permitted by local law
9. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or regulatory requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting an updated policy on this page. Your continued use of DevBench following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@devbench.dev
- Contact Form: Get in touch
This Cookie Policy is effective as of April 2025. For detailed information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.