Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Drift ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our mobile application ("the App") and website ("the Site"). This policy is designed to help you understand what these technologies are and how we use them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and provide information to the owners.

3. Mobile App and Cookies

3.1 Local Storage (Hive)

We use Hive, a local database, to store:

• Authentication tokens (securely)
• User preferences (language, theme)
• App state information
• Cached data for offline functionality

3.2 Session Storage

Temporary data stored only during app usage:

• Current navigation state
• Form inputs (unsaved)
• Temporary cache

4. Third-Party Services

While our app doesn't use cookies directly, third-party services integrated into our app may use their own technologies:

4.1 Analytics

• We may use anonymized analytics to understand app usage
• No personally identifiable information is collected
• Data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users

4.2 AI Processing

• Content sent to AI matching services is processed in real-time
• No persistent cookies are used during AI processing
• See our Privacy Policy for details on AI data handling

5. Your Choices

5.1 App Settings

You can control certain data collection through app settings:

• Language preferences
• Notification settings
• Privacy settings (anonymous vs. named mode)

5.2 Device Settings

You can manage local storage through your device:

• iOS: Settings > [App Name] > Clear local data
• Android: Settings > Apps > [App Name] > Storage > Clear cache/data

5.3 Account Deletion

Deleting your account removes locally stored data related to your profile.

6. GDPR and EEA Users

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with GDPR requirements regarding data storage:

• Legal Basis: Storage of authentication tokens is necessary for service performance
• Data Minimization: We only store essential data locally
• Retention: Local data is retained only as long as necessary

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us