Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
This page explains which cookies and similar technologies we use on shipglobal.dev and why.
We only use essential cookies (technically necessary) and privacy-friendly cookieless analytics.
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are technically necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled in your browser.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication and session management | Supabase (1st party) | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Maintain automatic login | Supabase (1st party) | 7 days |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores your language setting (DE/EN) | Next.js (1st party) | 1 year |
| theme | Stores theme preference (light/dark) | 1st party | Persistent |
| cookie_consent | Stores that you have seen the cookie notice | 1st party | 1 year |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) â these cookies are essential for the core functions of the website.
2. Analytics (Cookieless)
We use Umami Analytics, which works completely without cookies and does not store any personal data.
Privacy-Friendly Analytics
Umami Analytics is a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics. It does NOT store IP addresses, does NOT use cookies, and does NOT create user profiles.
| Service | Purpose | Provider | Data Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umami Analytics | Website usage statistics: visited pages, referrer, device type, browser | Self-hosted (Balane GmbH) on Railway | EU servers, fully anonymized |
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) â since no personal data is processed, no consent is required.
Retention period: Aggregated statistics, 24 months
More information: Umami Privacy Policy â
What Umami Does NOT Do:
- âStore IP addresses
- âSet cookies
- âCreate user profiles
- âCross-site tracking
- âSell data to third parties
3. Managing Cookies
In Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Settings > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Further Information
For more information about privacy on our website, please visit our:
For questions, contact us at: contact@balane.tech