Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how Mathias Michel ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the RewriteBar website at https://rewritebar.com (the "Website").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use a minimal number of cookies, primarily for essential website functionality:

• Essential Functionality: To enable basic website features and navigation
• Authentication: To keep you logged in to your account
• Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Payment Processing: To facilitate secure payment transactions

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

3.2 Analytics (No Cookies)

We use privacy-focused analytics that do not require cookies or store personal data.

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

5. Your Cookie Choices

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Be notified when cookies are set

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

5.3 Analytics Opt-Out

Since our analytics system (Umami) doesn't use cookies or collect personal data, there's no need to opt out. However, if you prefer to block analytics entirely, you can use browser extensions that block analytics scripts.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent you from using key features like account login
• Preference Cookies: Disabling these means your settings will not be remembered between visits
• Analytics: Since we use cookieless analytics, disabling cookies won't affect our analytics or your browsing experience

7. Mobile App Considerations

This Cookie Policy applies only to our website. The RewriteBar macOS application does not use cookies but may collect other types of data as described in our Privacy Policy and End User License Agreement.

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When cookies facilitate data transfers to these providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: support@rewritebar.com
Website: https://rewritebar.com
Address: Waldstr. 48, 90763 Fürth, Germany

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data. For more information about your rights and how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.