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 and provide information to website owners.

The Maia Method uses cookies to enhance your experience, maintain your preferences, and ensure the security of your account.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for The Maia Method to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

User authentication and account access
Session management to keep you logged in
Security features to protect your account
Load balancing and performance optimization

You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Services to work.

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide you with a personalized experience:

Language and region preferences
UI/UX settings (e.g., dark mode, text size)
Conversation history preferences
Notification settings

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use The Maia Method so we can improve our Services:

Pages visited and features used
Time spent on different sections
Error messages and technical issues
Device and browser information

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized where possible. You can opt out of analytics cookies through your account settings.

4. Performance Cookies

These cookies monitor the performance and stability of our platform:

Page load times and response speeds
System resource usage
Error tracking and debugging
Service availability monitoring

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Session Cookies	Keep you logged in during your visit	Session only
Authentication Cookies	Verify your identity and maintain security	30 days
Preference Cookies	Remember your settings and choices	1 year
Analytics Cookies	Track usage patterns and performance	90 days

Third-Party Cookies

The Maia Method uses trusted third-party service providers who may set their own cookies:

Supabase: Authentication and database services for secure account management
Vercel: Hosting infrastructure and content delivery
Analytics providers: To help us understand how you use our Services (where consent is given)

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control cookies:

Through Your Account Settings

When logged in, you can manage non-essential cookies through your account settings under "Privacy & Security."

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all cookies (note: this may prevent you from using The Maia Method)
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Important Note

Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using The Maia Method. Other Services features may also be affected if you disable functional cookies.

Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

For detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help documentation.

Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. The Maia Method respects DNT signals by limiting non-essential tracking where technically feasible.

However, essential cookies required for authentication and security will still be used to ensure the Services function properly.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, The Maia Method may use other browser storage technologies:

Local Storage: To store preferences and application state
Session Storage: For temporary data during your browsing session
IndexedDB: For offline functionality and performance optimization

These technologies are subject to the same privacy principles as cookies and are covered by our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

Material changes will be notified through The Maia Method platform or by email. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.

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

Email: privacy@maiamethod.ai

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Your Consent

By using The Maia Method, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the Services to function. You can control optional cookies through your account settings or browser preferences.