1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies such as local storage. Together these help the Services work, remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand product usage.
2. Categories we use
Strictly necessary
Required for the Services to function — for example, the authenticated session cookie (helix_session) that keeps you signed in, and security/load-balancing cookies. These cannot be switched off.
Preferences
Remember choices such as your cookie-consent selection and UI preferences.
Analytics
Help us understand how the Services are used so we can improve performance and reliability. These are only set with your consent where required.
3. Third-party providers
Our infrastructure providers (Google Firebase, Vercel) and payment provider (Stripe) may set cookies necessary to deliver and secure their services. Stripe may use cookies for fraud prevention during checkout.
4. Managing cookies
You can manage non-essential cookies through our consent banner and adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the Services from working — for example, you may be unable to stay signed in.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. The effective date above reflects the latest version.