Cookies Policy

COOKIES POLICY

Effective: June 23, 2026
Version: 2026-06-23

This Cookies Policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used by CuzHens Market (cuzhens.com), operated by CuzHens LLC.

1. What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser.

We also use:

• Local Storage (browser storage)
• Web Push API
• Service Workers
• Similar technologies

These technologies help provide marketplace functionality, improve user experience, maintain security, and support marketplace operations.

2. Categories

Strictly Necessary (Always On)

These are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Name Purpose Lifespan cuzhens_session Stores your login session as a signed JWT. HTTP-only, Secure, SameSite=Lax. Up to 30 days view_as Used by the admin impersonation feature. HTTP-only. Session cookie_consent Records your cookie preferences. Indefinite

Functional (Essential User Experience)

These technologies improve usability without identifying you to third-party advertisers.

Key Storage Purpose zip localStorage Remembers your ZIP code for local farm discovery. cart localStorage Stores shopping cart contents. push_dismissed localStorage Hides dismissed push notification prompts. pwa_install_dismissed localStorage Hides dismissed app install prompts.

Analytics (Off Until Accepted)

Analytics technologies help us understand marketplace performance and improve user experience.

Examples include:

• Page views
• Search activity
• Ad impressions
• Ad clicks
• Featured listing interactions
• Error reporting
• Performance monitoring
• Conversion metrics

Current Analytics

First-Party Event Logging (always on)

We collect coarse counts of:

• Page views
• Search terms
• Ad impressions
• Ad clicks
• Featured product clicks
• Funnel events (view_item, add_to_cart, begin_checkout, purchase)

This information is associated with a rotating session identifier rather than directly identifying individual users. It is stored in our own database and never shared with third parties for their own purposes.

First-Party Error Beacon (always on, internal use)

When your browser hits a JavaScript exception, an unhandled Promise rejection, a 5xx API response, or a network failure on our site, our error monitor POSTs a structured event to our own /api/analytics/errors endpoint (rate-limited to 25 unique error groups per session). The event captures the error type, error message, the route you were on, anonymous session ID, browser/OS/device type, and — if you are logged in — your CuzHens user ID. Used solely for bug triage in our internal Error Analytics dashboard.

Google Analytics 4 (consent-gated, admin-toggled)

Loaded only after you accept the cookie banner, and only if our admin has configured a GA4 measurement ID. GA4 receives a Google-issued device identifier (not your CuzHens user ID), IP-derived city-level location, page-view events, search terms, product interaction events, and purchase events (transaction ID + value — never card numbers or personal information).

Microsoft Clarity (consent-gated, admin-toggled)

Loaded only after you accept the cookie banner, and only if our admin has configured a Clarity project ID. Clarity provides session replay, heatmaps, and frustration-signal analytics (rage clicks, dead clicks). Clarity records anonymized page contents, mouse movements, scroll depth, and click coordinates. Free-text input fields (search boxes, chat boxes, profile fields) are automatically masked by Clarity before transmission. Microsoft is contractually limited to processing this data on our behalf and does not use it for advertising.

Decline either or both by tapping "Decline" in the cookie banner, by clearing your browser storage for cuzhens.com, or by sending the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal — see §5.

Push & Messaging (Opt-In)

Web Push

Your browser may provide:

• Push endpoint URLs
• Push encryption keys
• Notification subscription data

This information is stored only when you explicitly opt in.

You may revoke permissions at any time through:

• Browser settings
• Account settings

Service Workers

Service workers enable:

• Progressive Web App (PWA) installation
• Offline support
• Performance improvements

Service workers are not used for behavioral tracking.

Future Technologies

As CuzHens Market expands, we may use additional technologies including:

• Mobile application identifiers
• Device identifiers
• Restaurant sourcing tools
• Farm website services
• Marketplace analytics tools
• AI-powered recommendation systems
• Future marketplace technologies

Any material changes to tracking technologies will be disclosed through updates to this Policy and, where required by law, through additional consent mechanisms.

3. No Third-Party Advertising Trackers

As of the Effective Date of this Policy, CuzHens does not intentionally deploy:

• Facebook Pixel
• Google Ads tracking cookies
• TikTok Pixel
• Third-party behavioral advertising trackers
• Cross-site advertising trackers

Advertising Technologies

If advertising technologies are introduced in the future, they may be used for:

• Sponsored listings
• Featured products
• Featured farms
• Marketplace advertising
• Performance measurement

Users will be notified and consent will be requested where required by applicable law.

4. Managing Your Decision

Cookie Banner

First-time visitors are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows acceptance or rejection of non-essential cookies.

Your decision is stored in localStorage.

Changing Preferences

You may update your preferences by:

• Clearing browser storage
• Adjusting browser settings
• Updating account settings

Session Cookies

Disabling the cuzhens_session cookie will log you out and prevent authenticated marketplace functionality.

5. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

CuzHens honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.

When GPC is detected, we treat non-essential tracking and applicable privacy preferences as declined where required by law.

5A. Mobile Applications

If CuzHens releases mobile applications, similar technologies may be used including:

• Application identifiers
• Device identifiers
• Push notification tokens
• Local application storage

Mobile applications will remain subject to this Policy unless superseded by a mobile-specific privacy notice.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

Certain service providers may use cookies or similar technologies to support marketplace operations.

Examples may include:

• Supabase
• Stripe
• PayPal
• Square
• Resend
• Twilio
• Hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Infrastructure providers

These providers operate under their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

7. Marketplace Platform

CuzHens LLC operates as a technology platform and marketplace provider.

Cookies and similar technologies are used to:

• Operate the marketplace
• Secure user accounts
• Process transactions
• Improve functionality
• Improve user experience
• Prevent fraud
• Support marketplace services

These technologies are not used to sell personal information to third parties.

8. Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time.

When we do, we will:

• Update the Effective Date
• Update the Version Number
• Provide additional notice when required
• Re-prompt users for consent when legally required

Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

9. Contact

CuzHens LLC

Waycross, GA 31503

Email: info@cuzhens.com