1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

Theia uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences (such as region and categories)
• Understand how you use our service to improve it
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These are only set with your consent.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing ones. Check your browser's help section for instructions.
• Opt-Out Tools: For Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies. We currently use:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Supabase (authentication)

6. Cookie Retention

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.