Cookie policy

swiftcraft.io ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website swiftcraft.io ("the Website"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

Important: We do not set any cookies when you browse our Website as an anonymous visitor. Cookies are only used after you sign in to your account. This means you can explore our courses, read our articles, and browse our content without any cookies being stored on your device.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and provide information about how you use the site.

2. How we use cookies

We use the following types of cookies on our Website, only after you sign in:

2.1. Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly after you create an account. They enable core functionality such as user authentication and account management. These cookies are only set when you sign in.

• Authentication cookies: Used by NextAuth to maintain your login session (set only after successful sign-in)
• Session cookies: Used to remember your preferences during your visit (set only for authenticated users)
• Security cookies: Used to protect against fraudulent activity (set only during authentication flows)

2.2. Performance analytics (cookie-free)

We use privacy-friendly analytics tools that do not use cookies at all:

• Vercel Analytics: Collects anonymous, aggregated usage statistics using cookie-free, hash-based identification. No personal data is collected, and no consent is required under GDPR.
• Vercel Speed Insights: Monitors Website performance using cookie-free methods to ensure optimal loading times.

2.3. Third-party cookies (authentication required)

When you sign in or make a purchase, third-party services may set cookies on your device:

• GitHub OAuth: When you sign in with GitHub, GitHub may set cookies to manage the authentication process
• Paddle: Our payment processor may set cookies when you initiate a purchase (only loads after you sign in)

3. Your cookie choices

3.1. No cookies for anonymous visitors

If you browse our Website without signing in, no cookies will be set on your device. You can explore all public content, including course listings and articles, without any cookie consent requirements.

3.2. Browser settings

If you create an account and sign in, you can still control cookies through your browser settings:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies

Please note that if you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to sign in or access authenticated features of the Website.

3.3. Analytics opt-out

Vercel Analytics is privacy-friendly and does not use cookies. It collects anonymous, aggregated data only. However, you can use browser extensions or privacy settings to block analytics scripts if you prefer.

4. Data retention

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication cookies remain until you sign out or after 30 days of inactivity
• Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymous form

5. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@swiftcraft.io or via our contact form.