Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

IndieHQ uses cookies to provide essential functionality and improve our service. We believe in being transparent about our cookie usage.

IndieHQ uses the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of IndieHQ. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for:

• User authentication and login
• Session management and security
• Form submission and data processing
• Protection against fraud and attacks

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with IndieHQ. This helps us improve features and user experience.

4.2 Information Collected

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Features used and user flow patterns
• Device type and browser information
• General location (country/region level only)
• Anonymized usage statistics

4.3 Privacy Protection

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

5.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser settings
• Using browser extensions that block analytics

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

6.1 Current Third Parties

IndieHQ currently uses these third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Usage analytics and insights
• Supabase: Database and authentication services

6.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies

These services have their own privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Supabase Privacy Policy

6.3 Future Changes

If we add new third-party services that use cookies, we will update this policy and notify you of any material changes.

Different cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days or until logout
• Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
• Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)

You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that this will log you out of IndieHQ and reset your preferences.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Material changes will be communicated through:

• Email notification to registered users
• Notice on our website
• Update to the “Last modified” date on this page

Continued use of IndieHQ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

We're committed to transparency and will be happy to explain our cookie usage in more detail.