Hiwmate Cookie Policy

This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on hiwmate.com. The Hiwmate mobile app does not use cookies; it keeps your settings and login in your device's secure storage. The Thai version prevails if the two versions conflict.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser so it can remember things such as your login or chosen language. We use both cookies and browser storage (local storage), which work in a similar way.

2. Cookies we use

Type	Name / example	Purpose	Lifetime	Consent needed
Essential	sb-*-auth-token	Keeps you logged in (Supabase Auth)	Session / up to 1 year	No (required for the site to work)
Essential	hiwmate.cookieConsent	Remembers your cookie choice	12 months	No
Essential	hiwmate.locale	Remembers your language	12 months	No
Security	Cloudflare cookies such as __cf_bm	Protects against bots and attacks	Up to 30 minutes	No
Analytics (optional)	Cloudflare Web Analytics (not enabled yet)	Counts visitors and page usage without identifying you	No cookie (counts in aggregate)	Yes, only enabled when you choose "Accept all"

We do not use advertising cookies and do not track you across other websites.

3. Managing cookies

• On your first visit you can choose "Essential only" or "Accept all". If you make no choice, we use essential cookies only.
• You can change your mind at any time from the "Cookie settings" link at the bottom of every page.
• You can delete or block cookies in your browser settings, but blocking essential cookies will stop you from logging in.

4. Contact

Questions about cookies or personal data: hello@hiwmate.com. See the Privacy Policy for full details on how we protect your data.