What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency, and to provide information to website owners.
In addition to traditional cookies, websites may use other browser storage mechanisms such as localStorage and sessionStorage — these store data directly within your browser without sending it to a server on each request. WapBizSuite primarily uses localStorage rather than traditional cookies for session management.
Unlike most web applications, WapBizSuite does not set tracking cookies or use third-party analytics. The storage we use is strictly necessary for the platform to function.
How We Use Cookies and Local Storage
WapBizSuite uses browser localStorage for the following strictly necessary purposes:
| Key | Storage Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| wbs_token | localStorage | Authentication JWT token — keeps you logged in between browser sessions | Cleared on logout or expiry |
| wbs_user | localStorage | Cached user profile data (name, role, permissions) to avoid repeated API calls | Cleared on logout |
| wbs_theme | localStorage | UI preference (dark mode setting, if applicable) | Persistent until cleared |
Authentication token: the wbs_token key stores a JSON Web Token (JWT) that authenticates your session. This token has a server-side expiry and is validated on every API request. It is cleared when you log out or when it expires.
These storage entries are set only after you log in and are cleared when you log out. They are never transmitted to any third party and are accessible only within your browser.
Third-Party Scripts We Load
WapBizSuite loads a small number of external scripts from Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for performance and functionality. None of these set tracking cookies or collect personal data:
| Resource | Provider | Purpose | Tracking? |
|---|---|---|---|
| tailwindcss CDN | Tailwind CSS / jsDelivr | Utility CSS stylesheet — purely visual, no JavaScript execution | No |
| fonts.googleapis.com | Google Fonts | Loads DM Sans and Inter typefaces. Google may log the IP address and font request for their own purposes. | IP log only |
| Chart.js CDN | Chart.js / jsDelivr | Renders analytics charts within the dashboard. No user data is sent to Chart.js servers. | No |
Google Fonts may log your IP address when loading font files. To avoid this, you can self-host the fonts — if this is important to your privacy requirements, please contact us to discuss a self-hosted deployment option.
What We Do NOT Do
We want to be explicit about the tracking and data collection practices we do not engage in:
- We do not use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or any equivalent analytics platform
- We do not use Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) or any Meta advertising tracking
- We do not use Hotjar, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Heap, or any behavioural analytics or session recording tool
- We do not use advertising cookies or serve targeted advertisements
- We do not sell or share your browsing behaviour with advertisers or data brokers
- We do not track you across other websites or build advertising profiles
- We do not use fingerprinting, supercookies, or other tracking technologies that persist after localStorage is cleared
The only data we collect from your browser session is what is strictly necessary to authenticate you and operate the platform.
Managing Your Preferences
To clear your WapBizSuite session: simply log out of the application. Logging out clears all WapBizSuite localStorage entries from your browser. Alternatively, you can clear localStorage directly via your browser's developer tools or settings.
How to clear localStorage in your browser:
- Chrome / Edge: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → check "Cookies and other site data"
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → search for the WapBizSuite domain and remove
Note that clearing localStorage will log you out of WapBizSuite. You will need to log in again on your next visit.
Because we do not use tracking cookies, there are no cookie consent preferences to manage beyond controlling your own browser storage. You are not required to accept any cookies to use WapBizSuite; the localStorage entries we use are strictly necessary for the service to function.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time if we make changes to the storage technologies we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. If we begin using tracking cookies or analytics tools in the future, we will provide notice and update this policy accordingly before making such changes.
For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [contact@yourdomain.com].