Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the site uses ("third-party cookies").

2. How We Use Cookies

theBlankTape uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve the Service. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use.

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Service to function. Without them, core features would not work. They include cookies used for:

• Authentication — keeping you signed in as you navigate between pages.
• Security — protecting your account from unauthorized access and detecting suspicious activity.
• CSRF protection — preventing cross-site request forgery attacks when you submit forms.

b. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service so we can identify issues and make improvements. All analytics data is anonymized. They track:

• Usage patterns — how users navigate through the Service, which features are used most, and where users encounter errors.
• Page views — which pages are visited and how long users spend on each page.

c. Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience. They store:

• Theme settings — your preferred visual theme (e.g., light or dark mode).
• Layout preferences — your chosen display layout for browsing content.
• Audience preferences — the fashion categories and audiences you are most interested in.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted analytics providers to help us measure and improve the Service. These providers may set their own cookies on your device to collect anonymized usage data on our behalf. We do not use any advertising or ad-targeting cookies. No personal data is shared with advertisers through cookie-based tracking.

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. From there you can:

• View and delete existing cookies.
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
• Configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is set.

Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. Essential cookies are required for authentication and core features — if they are blocked, you may not be able to sign in or use parts of theBlankTape.

5. Cookie Retention

The duration a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

• Session cookies — these are temporary and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They are used primarily for authentication and CSRF protection.
• Persistent cookies — these remain on your device for a set period (typically between 30 days and 1 year) or until you delete them manually. They are used for analytics and remembering your preferences across visits.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please reach out through our contact page. You can also review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.