In Summary: Termerly uses cookies to allow you to log in and remain securely authenticated (essential cookies) and to understand how you interact with the platform to improve your experience (analytics cookies). You can control cookies from your browser settings.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. These files allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to reconfigure them every time you return.

1.1. Cookie Functions

Cookies serve various important functions:

• Authentication: Keep your session active so you don't have to log in constantly

• Security: Help protect your account by detecting suspicious activities

• Preferences: Remember your personalized settings

• Analytics: Help us understand how the platform is used to improve it

• Performance: Allow the site to function efficiently

2. Cookies Used by Termerly

Termerly uses a limited number of cookies, divided into two main categories: essential cookies and analytics cookies.

2.1. Detailed Cookie List

__session

• Priority: Essential

• Purpose: Authentication cookie that keeps your session active and secure. Allows you to remain logged in while using Termerly.

• Duration: Up to 14 days or until logout

• Provider: Termerly / Firebase

hjSession*

• Priority: Analytics

• Purpose: Hotjar cookie that stores information about the user's current session, such as pages visited and time on site.

• Duration: 30 minutes

• Provider: Hotjar

hjSessionUser*

• Priority: Analytics

• Purpose: Hotjar cookie that anonymously identifies the user for long-term behavior analysis.

• Duration: 1 year

• Provider: Hotjar

_hjIncludedInPageviewSample*

• Priority: Analytics

• Purpose: Determines if the user is included in the data sample for pageview analysis.

• Duration: 30 minutes

• Provider: Hotjar

_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress*

• Priority: Analytics

• Purpose: Detects the first pageview session of a user in that specific session.

• Duration: 30 minutes

• Provider: Hotjar

3. Cookie Types by Category

3.1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Can you disable them? No. These cookies are absolutely necessary for you to use Termerly. Without them, basic services like authentication would not work.

Main cookie: __session

This is our most important authentication cookie:

• Purpose: Maintains your session active and secure through Firebase Authentication

• Content: Encrypted session token that identifies your account

• Security:

  • Configured with HTTP-only to prevent JavaScript access

  • Uses secure flag in production (HTTPS transmission only)

  • SameSite=lax for CSRF protection

• Expiration: Maximum 14 days, or immediately upon logout

• Deletion: Automatically deleted when you log out or it expires

3.2. Analytics and Performance Cookies

Can you disable them? Yes. These cookies help us improve Termerly, but they are not essential for its operation. You can disable them from your browser.

Hotjar Analytics

We use Hotjar to understand how users interact with Termerly:

• What we track:

  1. Pages visited and time spent

  2. Clicks and mouse movements (aggregated and anonymous)

  3. Technical errors users encounter

  4. Navigation paths within the platform

• What we DON'T track:

  1. Content of your legal documents

  2. Sensitive personal information

  3. Passwords or payment data

  4. Keystrokes in sensitive text fields

• Purpose:

  1. Identify usability issues

  2. Optimize editor workflow

  3. Improve browsing experience

  4. Detect and fix errors

• More information: Hotjar Cookie Policy

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

4.1. Firebase (Google)

• Function: Authentication and session management

• Cookies: Related to the __session cookie it manages

• Privacy: Firebase processes data according to Google's Privacy Policy

• More information: Google Cookies

4.2. Hotjar

• Function: User behavior analysis

• Cookies: Those detailed in the table above (section 2.1)

• Anonymization: Hotjar anonymizes IP addresses and personal data

• Opt-out: You can opt out at Hotjar Opt-out

5. Purpose and Legal Basis

5.1. Essential Cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest and contract performance

Essential cookies are necessary to provide the service you have requested. Without them, we could not:

• Keep your session active

• Protect your account from unauthorized access

• Remember your projects and settings

• Ensure the security of your data

5.2. Analytics Cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (improving our services)

Analytics cookies help us to:

• Understand which features are most used

• Identify areas for improvement on the platform

• Detect technical issues before they affect more users

• Optimize site performance and speed

• Develop new features based on actual usage

6. Cookie Management

6.1. Control from Your Browser

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. All modern browsers allow you to:

• View cookies: Inspect which cookies are stored

• Delete cookies: Erase all or specific cookies

• Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being installed

• Set exceptions: Allow cookies from certain sites

6.2. Instructions by Browser

Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome:

1. Click the menu (⋮) > Settings

2. Select "Privacy and security"

3. Click "Cookies and other site data"

4. Here you can view, delete, or block cookies

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click the menu (≡) > Settings

2. Select "Privacy & Security"

3. Under "Cookies and Site Data" you can manage cookies

Safari:

1. Safari > Preferences > Privacy

2. Here you can manage cookies and block them

3. To view cookies: Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Show Develop menu

4. Then: Develop > Show Web Inspector

Microsoft Edge:

1. Click the menu (⋯) > Settings

2. Select "Cookies and site permissions"

3. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"

6.3. Consequences of Blocking Cookies

Important: If you block or delete essential cookies, you may not be able to use Termerly properly.

By blocking cookies, you might experience:

• Essential cookies blocked:

  • You won't be able to log in to Termerly

  • Your session will close constantly

  • Your preferences won't be saved

  • Basic functionalities won't work

• Analytics cookies blocked:

  • Termerly will work normally

  • We won't be able to improve the platform based on your usage

  • You might experience undetected issues

7. Technology Updates

7.1. Cookie-Like Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other storage technologies:

• Local Storage: To save interface preferences (theme, language, etc.)

• Session Storage: For temporary data during your browsing session

• IndexedDB: To cache data and improve offline performance (PWA)

These technologies are not technically cookies, but serve similar purposes and are covered by this policy.

7.2. Service Workers and PWA

Termerly uses Service Workers to provide Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality:

• Resource caching: Stores files for faster loading

• Offline functionality: Allows use of certain features without connection

• Notifications: Enables push notifications (only with your permission)

8. Social Media Cookies

Currently, Termerly DOES NOT use social media cookies like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., as we have no social sharing integrations or "Like" buttons.

If we implement these features in the future, we will update this policy to reflect those changes.

9. Advertising Cookies

Termerly DOES NOT use advertising cookies or tracking cookies for marketing. We do not display advertisements on the platform and do not share your data with advertising networks.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers that set cookies (such as Hotjar and Firebase/Google) may be located outside your country of residence, which implies international data transfers.

These transfers are protected through:

• Approved standard contractual clauses

• Adequate privacy certifications

• Compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws

11. Your Rights

Regarding cookies and the data they collect, you have the right to:

• Access: Know which cookies are installed on your device

• Control: Manage your cookie preferences

• Deletion: Delete cookies at any time

• Opposition: Reject non-essential cookies

• Information: Receive clear information about cookie usage

To exercise these rights, you can use your browser tools or contact us directly.

12. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect:

• Changes in the cookies we use

• New tracking technologies

• Modifications to our services

• Legal or regulatory updates

When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top

• We will notify you via notice on the platform

• In important cases, we will send you an email

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.

13. Relationship with Other Policies

This Cookie Policy complements our Privacy Policy. For complete information on how we handle your personal data, also consult:

• Termerly Privacy Policy

• Termerly Terms of Service

14. Frequently Asked Questions

Does Termerly sell my cookie information to third parties?

No. We never sell your information to third parties. Analytics cookies are used exclusively to improve our service.

Can I use Termerly without accepting analytics cookies?

Yes. You can block Hotjar cookies from your browser and continue using all Termerly functionalities without issues.

Why do you need such long session cookies (14 days)?

To offer you a better experience and avoid having you log in constantly. You can manually log out at any time.

How do I know which cookies Termerly is using in my browser right now?

You can inspect cookies in your browser's development tools (F12 > Application/Storage > Cookies).

Does Termerly use cookies to track me on other websites?

No. Our cookies only work on termerly.com and do not track you on other websites.