Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 22, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and browser storage (localStorage) to provide essential functionality for the Shops application.

Our Privacy-First Approach

Shops is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do NOT use:

  • Analytics or tracking cookies
  • Marketing or advertising cookies
  • Third-party tracking scripts
  • Social media pixels

Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the app to function and cannot be disabled.

Authentication Cookies (Stack Auth)

Purpose: Keeps you logged in and manages your session

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you log out)

Provider: Stack Auth (via @stackframe/stack)

Cookie Consent

Purpose: Remembers your cookie preferences

Name: cookieConsent

Duration: Persistent

2. Local Storage

We use browser localStorage to store your shopping list data locally on your device. This enables offline functionality and instant sync.

Shopping List Data

Key: shops-sqlite-backup

Purpose: Stores your shopping lists offline for instant access

Database Initialization Flags

Keys: shops-migration-completed, shops-db-initialized

Purpose: Ensures data integrity during app updates

Theme Preference

Key: theme (via next-themes)

Purpose: Remembers your dark/light mode preference

Managing Your Preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent the app from functioning properly.

To clear localStorage data:

  1. Open your browser's developer tools (F12)
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Select "Local Storage"
  4. Delete the items prefixed with "shops-"

Your Data Stays Local

All your shopping list data is stored locally on your device first. When sync is enabled, data is encrypted and synchronized with our servers, but we never track your behavior, analyze your shopping habits, or share your data with third parties.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through ourwebsite.

Cookie Notice

We use essential cookies for authentication and local storage to save your shopping lists offline. No tracking or analytics.
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