Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you interact with the site.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage. This policy covers all such technologies ("Cookies").

2. How We Use Cookies

We Are Small uses cookies to provide a secure and personalized experience. We categorize our cookies as follows:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function. Without them, you cannot use core features like logging in or accessing your account. They cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login session
Session
auth_tokenAuthenticates your requests
7 days
langRemembers your language preference
1 year
cookie_consentStores your cookie preferences
1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience. They are not essential but improve usability.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
langRemembers your language preference
1 year
themeStores your light/dark mode preference
1 year
texture_qualityRemembers your 2K/8K texture quality preference
1 year

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We currently do not use analytics tracking cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not use marketing or advertising cookies. We Are Small does not track you across websites for advertising purposes.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that we use to provide core functionality. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:

StripePayment processing and fraud prevention
SupabaseAuthentication and session management

Please review these third parties' privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept All

Enable all cookie categories

Reject Non-Essential

Only allow strictly necessary cookies

Customize

Choose which categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings (accessible via the footer link or account settings).

4.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. Common options include:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when you close the browser
  • Browse in private/incognito mode

Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use the Service. At minimum, you must accept strictly necessary cookies to use authenticated features.

Instructions for popular browsers:

5. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. There is no universal standard for DNT signals. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences set through our consent banner.

6. Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use local storage to store your 3D explorer preferences, cached texture settings, and other application state for performance. This data remains on your device until you clear it through browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices change or as required by law. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through our cookie consent banner or by email.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Cookie Settings

Access through the footer link or your account settings

9. Additional Information for EU/EEA Users

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies we use
  • Request deletion of data collected via cookies

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.