Cookie Policy
Effective date: March 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how AnduStar, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on heymaelle.app and within the Hey Maëlle! web application.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember information about your visit. We also use localStorage, a similar browser storage mechanism, to save your preferences locally on your device.
2. Cookies We Use
| Category | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Firebase Auth session | Maintains your login session. Required for the App to function. | Session |
| Essential | _GRECAPTCHA |
Used by Google reCAPTCHA v3 for bot protection and App Check verification. | 6 months |
| Analytics | _ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
| Analytics | _ga_* |
Google Analytics — maintains session state. | 2 years |
| Preference | ui_color_scheme |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference. | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Preference | cookie-consent |
Stores your cookie consent choice. | Persistent (localStorage) |
| Preference | onboarding_complete |
Tracks whether you’ve completed initial setup. | Persistent (localStorage) |
We do not use any third-party advertising or tracking cookies.
3. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner gives you two options:
- Accept All: Enables essential cookies, analytics cookies, and preference storage.
- Essential Only: Enables only the cookies required for the App to function. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) will not be loaded.
You can change your choice at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page, which will reopen the consent banner. You can also clear your browser’s cookies and localStorage for heymaelle.app to reset your preferences.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies already stored on your device.
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
- Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the App from functioning properly.
5. Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)
AnduStar, LLC does not sell your personal information. We do not share cookie data or analytics data with third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. If you are a California resident, you may contact us at heymaelle.app@gmail.com with any questions about your data rights under the CCPA.
For a full description of your California privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
6. Governing Law
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Utah. For full details on governing law and dispute resolution, see our Terms of Service.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the effective date above when changes are made. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
AnduStar, LLC
Email: heymaelle.app@gmail.com