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How we use cookies and similar technologies on preplists.com

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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01What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the site owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by external services used on the site).

02How We Use Cookies

PrepLists uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

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Essential Functionality

Enabling core features like user authentication, session management, and security. The website cannot function properly without these.

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Analytics & Performance

Understanding how visitors interact with our website so we can identify issues, improve navigation, and optimize the user experience.

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Error Monitoring

Detecting and diagnosing technical errors in real-time to ensure the platform remains stable and reliable for all users.

03Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
accessTokenPrepListsUser authentication session token7 days
refreshTokenPrepListsToken used to refresh authentication30 days
cookie-consentPrepListsStores your cookie consent preferences1 year

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous, aggregated data.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated ID2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state and tracks page views2 years

Error Monitoring

These technologies help us detect and fix bugs to keep the platform running smoothly.

CookieProviderPurposeDuration
sentry-scSentrySession context for error reports and performance tracesSession
sentryReplaySessionSentryTracks session replays for debugging UI issuesSession

04Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies or collect data:

Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-D1HTENVWNH) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time on site, and referral sources. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and track sessions. Data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their Privacy Policy. Google Analytics data is anonymized and we do not combine it with personally identifiable information.

Sentry

We use Sentry for real-time error tracking and performance monitoring. When an error occurs, Sentry collects technical details such as browser type, operating system, error stack traces, and the URL where the error occurred. Sentry does not track your browsing activity and only activates when a technical issue is detected. Data is processed by Functional Software, Inc. in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

05Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over which optional cookies are placed on your device:

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Cookie Banner β€” When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You can accept all cookies, reject all optional cookies, or click "Customize" to choose which categories to allow.
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Browser Settings β€” Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block all cookies, or configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
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Google Analytics Opt-Out β€” You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To reset your cookie preferences on our site, clear the cookie-consent entry from your browser's local storage, and the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.

06Data Retention

Cookie-related data is retained for the following periods:

  • Authentication cookies β€” deleted when they expire (7–30 days) or when you log out
  • Consent preferences β€” stored in your browser's local storage until you clear it
  • Google Analytics data β€” retained for 14 months, then automatically deleted
  • Sentry error data β€” retained for 90 days, then automatically deleted

07Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

GDPR (EU/EEA)

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

CCPA (California)

  • Right to know what data is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal data
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

08Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by resetting the cookie consent banner so you can review and update your preferences.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

09Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

TechnoFrog LLC

Email: [email protected]

Website: preplists.com