Brickwise

Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 4, 2025

Brickwise AI Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Brickwise AI ("Brickwise," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, web applications, and Services (the "Services").

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies. It should be read together with our [Privacy Policy] and [Terms of Service].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide analytics information.

We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, sessionStorage, pixels, and tags (together "cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Required for the operation of our Services.
  • Examples: Authentication (Supabase), security, session management.
  • These cannot be switched off.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how our Services are used.

Tools used:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – page views, events, usage patterns.
  • Microsoft Clarity – heatmaps and session replays for usability testing.

Data collected may include your IP address, device/browser type, and user ID (where available).

c. Functionality Cookies

  • Remember choices and preferences (e.g., saved login sessions, UI preferences).
  • Example: Supabase persistent session tokens, localStorage keys.

d. Targeting/Marketing Cookies

  • Used for advertising and retargeting (where enabled in the future).
  • Currently not widely deployed, but may include Google Ads, LinkedIn, or similar networks if activated.

4. Cookies Set by Third Parties

Some cookies are set by third-party providers when you use our Services. These include:

  • Stripe (checkout sessions, payment verification).
  • Calendly (scheduling cookies).
  • Google Maps/Places (address autocomplete and contractor search).
  • Resend (email deliverability tracking pixels).

Each provider may collect and use data in accordance with their own policies.

5. How Long Cookies Last

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually.
  • Retention ranges from a few minutes up to 24 months depending on the cookie.

6. Your Choices and Controls

a. Cookie Banner & Consent

  • When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing).
  • Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.
  • You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

b. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions:

c. Opt-Out Tools

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date.