Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

We use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, local storage, session storage) on UPA Simulator to provide, secure, and improve our Service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

✓ Always Active - Cannot Be Disabled

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

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`sb-access-token`	Authentication token for logged-in users	1 hour (refreshed automatically)
`sb-refresh-token`	Refresh authentication session	30 days
`__Host-authjs.csrf-token`	CSRF protection	Session
`cookie-consent`	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

User Preferences

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. If you disable these, some features may not work correctly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
`theme`	Remember dark/light mode preference	1 year
`language`	Remember language preference (pt-BR/en)	1 year
`onboarding-completed`	Track whether user completed onboarding	Permanent (until cleared)

2.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Usage Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is aggregated and anonymized.

Service	Purpose	Provider
Sentry	Error tracking and performance monitoring (PII automatically redacted)	Sentry.io
`sentry-session`	Session replay for error diagnosis	Session

2.4 Advertising Cookies

❌ Not Used

We do NOT use advertising or tracking cookies. We do not sell your data to advertisers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

3.1 Supabase (Authentication)

Purpose: User authentication and session management
Cookies: sb-* cookies
Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy

3.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Purpose: Secure payment processing
Cookies: __stripe_* cookies
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

3.3 Sentry (Error Monitoring)

Purpose: Application error tracking and performance monitoring
Data Protection: PII automatically redacted before transmission
Privacy Policy: sentry.io/privacy

4. Local Storage and Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:

4.1 Local Storage

auth-state - User authentication state (Zustand store)
simulation-progress - Save simulation progress locally
user-preferences - Interface preferences

4.2 Session Storage

active-simulation - Current active simulation ID
temp-chat-history - Temporary chat messages (cleared on session end)

Note: Local and session storage data never leaves your device unless you explicitly save progress to our servers.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit UPA Simulator, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
Reject Optional: Only use strictly necessary cookies
Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer or visiting your account settings.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect browser Do Not Track signals. When DNT is enabled, we:

Disable optional analytics cookies
Minimize data collection to essential operations only
Do not track your behavior across sessions

5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ Important

If you disable or reject cookies, some features may not work correctly:

You cannot stay logged in
Your preferences won't be saved
Simulations may not save progress
Some interactive features may be unavailable

6. Cookie Lifespan

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Used for: authentication tokens, temporary form data, active simulation state.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for: theme preferences (1 year), cookie consent (1 year), refresh tokens (30 days).

6.3 Clearing Cookies

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. This will log you out and reset your preferences.

7. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

If we make material changes, we'll notify you via email or a prominent notice on our platform.

8. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies?

Email: privacy@upasimulator.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@upasimulator.com

9. Your Consent

By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.

Política de Cookies (Portuguese)

Última Atualização: 2 de Janeiro de 2026

O que são Cookies?

Cookies são pequenos arquivos de texto armazenados no seu dispositivo quando você visita sites. Eles ajudam os sites a lembrarem suas preferências e melhorarem sua experiência.

Tipos de Cookies que Usamos

Cookies Estritamente Necessários

Essenciais para o funcionamento do site (não podem ser desativados):

Autenticação e login
Proteção contra CSRF
Preferências de cookies

Cookies Funcionais

Melhoram a experiência do usuário:

Preferência de tema (claro/escuro)
Idioma preferido
Estado do onboarding

Cookies de Desempenho e Análise

Nos ajudam a entender como você usa o site:

Rastreamento de erros (Sentry - DII removidos automaticamente)
Monitoramento de performance

Cookies de Publicidade

❌ Não utilizamos - Não vendemos seus dados para anunciantes.

Como Controlar Cookies

Banner de Consentimento: Escolha suas preferências ao acessar o site
Configurações do Navegador: Controle cookies nas configurações de privacidade
Do Not Track: Respeitamos sinais DNT do navegador

Cookies de Terceiros

Utilizamos serviços de terceiros confiáveis:

Supabase: Autenticação
Stripe: Processamento de pagamentos
Sentry: Monitoramento de erros (DII protegidos)

Impacto de Desabilitar Cookies

Sem cookies, algumas funcionalidades não funcionarão:

Não será possível fazer login
Preferências não serão salvas
Progresso de simulações pode ser perdido

Contato

Dúvidas sobre cookies? Entre em contato: privacy@upasimulator.com