1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you use a web application. They help the app remember your preferences and keep you logged in between sessions. Similar technologies we use include local storage (for offline functionality) and session storage.

2. Our Approach to Cookies

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the app to function. They cannot be disabled.

supabase-auth-token

• Purpose: Keeps you logged in to your Filed account
• Duration: 7 days (refreshed on each login)
• Provider: Supabase
• Can be disabled: No — disabling this logs you out

filed-session

• Purpose: Maintains your active session and security token
• Duration: Session (deleted when you close the browser)
• Provider: Filed
• Can be disabled: No

filed-csrf

• Purpose: Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
• Duration: Session
• Provider: Filed
• Can be disabled: No

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences. They can be disabled but doing so may affect functionality.

filed-onboarding-complete

• Purpose: Remembers that you have completed onboarding so you are not shown it again
• Duration: 1 year
• Provider: Filed
• Can be disabled: Yes

filed-theme

• Purpose: Stores your display preferences
• Duration: 1 year
• Provider: Filed
• Can be disabled: Yes

filed-pwa-install-dismissed

• Purpose: Remembers if you dismissed the Add to Home Screen banner
• Duration: 30 days
• Provider: Filed
• Can be disabled: Yes

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use anonymised analytics to understand how the app is used.

filed-analytics

• Purpose: Tracks anonymised usage data (features used, error rates, session duration)
• Duration: 90 days
• Provider: Filed (internal analytics only — not shared with third parties)
• Data collected: Anonymised session data only. No name, email, or financial data.
• Can be disabled: Yes — opt out in account settings

3.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use

3.5 Local Storage (for Offline Functionality)

Our Progressive Web App uses local storage to enable offline functionality.

• Purpose: Stores app data locally so Filed works without internet
• Data stored: Pending entries made while offline, app shell for offline loading
• When cleared: When you sign out or clear your browser data
• Note: Syncs automatically when you reconnect

4. Third-Party Cookies

Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you visit payment screens, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention. These are governed by Stripe's Cookie Policy at stripe.com/ie/cookie-settings.

5. Legal Basis for Cookies

Under the ePrivacy Regulations (S.I. No. 336 of 2011) and GDPR:

• Strictly necessary cookies: No consent required — essential for the service
• Functional cookies: Legitimate interests — they directly improve your experience
• Analytics cookies: Consent — you can opt out at any time

6. How to Control Cookies

In Filed

Go to Settings → Privacy to manage your analytics cookie preference.

In Your Browser

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking all cookies will prevent Filed from keeping you logged in.

On Your Mobile Device

• iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
• Android: Chrome app → Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

7. Cookie Consent

When you first use Filed, we display a cookie notice. By continuing to use the app, you consent to our use of functional and analytics cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time through Settings → Privacy.

8. More Information

Email: legal@filed.ie
Data protection queries: dpo@filed.ie
Website: filed.ie
For general cookie information: allaboutcookies.org
For Irish data protection law: dataprotection.ie