Cookie Policy

SquadTrek website is owned by Brushfire Concepts, which is a data controller of your personal data.

Last Updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies help us provide a better user experience by remembering your settings and preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

• These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of SquadTrek:

• Authentication and session management

• Security features

• Account access

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

• Language preferences

• Theme settings (light/dark mode)

• UI preferences

• Login information

2.3 Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with SquadTrek:

• Usage statistics

• Feature popularity

• Performance metrics

• Error tracking

2.4 Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies for targeted advertising (if implemented):

• Ad performance tracking

• User interest identification

• Ad frequency capping

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in

• Remember your preferences

• Improve our service

• Analyze user behavior

• Detect and prevent fraud

• Understand which features are most popular

• Customize your experience

• Track app performance

4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Set by SquadTrek directly. These are used for essential functionality and user preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by Firebase and other service providers. These help with analytics, authentication, and cloud services.

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser/app

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (up to 1 year)

Authentication Tokens: Remain until you log out

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies from specific sites

• Block all cookies

Browser Instructions:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Edge: Settings > Privacy and search > Clear browsing data

6.2 Managing Cookies in SquadTrek

In the app, you can:

Disable non-essential cookies

Clear app cache and data

Adjust privacy settings

Opt-out of analytics

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies:

You may not be able to log in

Some features may not work properly

Your preferences may not be saved

The experience may be slower

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the service to function.

8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

SquadTrek also uses:

Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device

Session Storage: Temporary storage during your session

IndexedDB: For storing larger amounts of local data

These work similarly to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

9. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a DNT feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. SquadTrek does not respond to DNT requests, but you can disable cookies and tracking through browser settings.

10. Third-Party Cookie Providers

SquadTrek uses services that may set cookies:

• Firebase (Google)

• Authentication cookies

• Analytics cookies

• Performance monitoring

• Firebase Privacy Policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

• Other Service Providers

• Cloud storage providers

• Analytics services

• Mapping services

Each has their own privacy and cookie policies.

11. Data Retention

Cookies are retained as follows:

Session cookies: Until you log out or close the app

Persistent cookies: Up to 12 months

Analytics data: Up to 26 months

Authentication tokens: Until logout or expiration

You can delete cookies anytime through app settings or device settings.

12. European Users (EULA/GDPR)

If you are in the EU:

We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies

You can withdraw consent anytime

Opt-out options are available

Cookie notices are provided

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes will be noted with an updated date. Continued use of SquadTrek indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Questions?

For questions about cookies, contact us through:

In-app Help Center

Support settings

Our privacy team

We typically respond within 30 days.

14. Cookie List

Essential Cookies

`auth_token`: Authentication session

`user_id`: Current user identifier

`session_id`: Session tracking

Functional Cookies

`theme_preference`: Dark/light mode selection

`language_preference`: Language choice

`layout_preferences`: UI customization

Analytical Cookies

`_ga`: Google Analytics tracking

`firebase_session`: Firebase analytics

`error_tracking`: Error reporting

Third-Party Cookies

Firebase authentication cookies

Google Analytics cookies

Service provider cookies

Contact information:

If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to hello@squadTrek.com.