1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. Similar technologies, such as local storage, do the same job inside your browser or app. They help a site remember you, keep you signed in and stay secure.
2. What we use
| Type | Purpose | Can you turn it off? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Keeps you logged in (session cookie), protects forms against cross-site request forgery (CSRF token), remembers the “remember me” choice, and supports security features such as login throttling. | No — the Platform will not work without them. |
| Security / bot protection | Google reCAPTCHA checks that a sign-up or login is made by a person and helps stop automated abuse. Google may set its own cookies for this. | Not while the check is switched on, as it protects accounts. |
| Preferences | Remembers choices such as your display currency, theme and which notices you have dismissed. | Yes, through your browser; some conveniences will be lost. |
| Performance & analytics | If enabled, helps us understand which pages are used and where errors happen so we can improve the Platform. | Yes, through your browser. |
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
3. The mobile app
The Swapitway mobile app does not use browser cookies. It stores a secure session token and, if you turn on quick login, a device secret in your phone's secure storage, along with a few preferences on the device. You can remove these by logging out, turning off quick login, or uninstalling the app.
4. Managing cookies
Most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies in their settings. Blocking necessary cookies may stop you from logging in or using forms. To learn how, see your browser's help pages. You can also clear data for this site at any time.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by services we use, such as Google reCAPTCHA. They are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.
6. Changes and contact
We may update this policy as the Platform changes; the date above shows the latest version. Questions? Email swapitway@gmail.com. See also our Privacy Policy.