Cookie Policy
GDPR & PIPEDA Compliant
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They allow us to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how our platform is used so we can improve it.
4Planet uses only the cookies listed below. Essential cookies are always active because they are required for the platform to work. All other cookies are only set after you give your consent via the cookie banner.
You can change your consent at any time from your Privacy Settings or by clearing your browser cookies.
Required for the platform to function. These cannot be disabled — they enable authentication, security, and core features.
| Cookie / Service | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-* | Supabase (4Planet) | Authentication session tokens. Keeps you logged in securely.Session token only — no PII sent to third parties | Session / 1 week |
| theme | 4Planet | Stores your light/dark mode preference.None — stored locally in your browser only | 1 year |
| 4planet_cookie_banner_dismissed | 4Planet | Records whether you have responded to the cookie consent banner.None — stored locally in your browser only | 1 year |
Help us understand how visitors use 4Planet so we can improve the experience. Only set with your consent.
| Cookie / Service | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog (EU-hosted: eu.i.posthog.com) | Anonymous usage analytics — pages visited, features used, funnel conversion. Data stays in the EU.PostHog EU servers. PostHog DPA in place. No cross-site tracking. | Up to 1 year |
| va_* / _vbuid | Vercel Analytics | Aggregate page view statistics. Used to monitor platform performance and popular content.Vercel Inc. (USA). Vercel processes under SCCs. Only loads after consent. | Session / 1 year |
Measure real-user performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) so we can optimise page load speeds. Only set with your consent.
| Cookie / Service | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Speed Insights | Vercel | Collects Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS, FCP, TTFB) from real users to guide performance improvements.Vercel Inc. (USA). Standard Contractual Clauses in place. Only loads after consent. | Session |
Capture JavaScript errors so we can find and fix bugs faster. Only initialised with your consent.
| Cookie / Service | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| sentry_* | Sentry (if configured) | Captures application errors and stack traces. Helps us identify and fix bugs quickly. No personal browsing data collected.Sentry Inc. (USA). Sentry DPA and SCCs in place. Only initialises after consent. | Session |
Cookie Banner: When you first visit 4Planet, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time.
Privacy Settings: Logged-in users can update their consent preferences at any time from Dashboard → Settings → Privacy.
Browser Settings: You can delete or block cookies using your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in.
Do Not Track: We honour the Do Not Track (DNT) browser signal — if enabled, analytics and performance cookies will not be set.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact our Privacy Officer at privacy@4planet.io.