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Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Reference Finder (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit claim-citation-matcher.vercel.app. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. First-party cookies are set by us. Third-party cookies are set by third parties and may track your activity across websites.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to:

Keep you signed in and maintain your session securely
Remember your preferences (theme: dark or light, display language)
Understand how the site is used so we can improve it (analytics)
Prevent abuse and enforce rate limits

3. Cookies We Use

Session / auth cookies

Maintains your signed-in session via NextAuth.

Type · HTTP cookieExpires · Session / 30 days

rf_theme

Stores your preferred colour scheme (dark or light).

Type · localStorageExpires · Persistent

rf_lang

Stores your preferred display language.

Type · localStorageExpires · Persistent

_rf_pro

Signed cookie confirming active Pro subscription status.

Type · HTTP cookie (httpOnly)Expires · 31 days

_rf_usage

Tracks daily search count for the free usage limit.

Type · HTTP cookie (httpOnly)Expires · 24 hours

4. How Can I Control Cookies?

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features such as staying signed in. Useful links:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

5. Other Tracking Technologies

We may use web beacons or similar technologies in emails to determine whether they have been opened. These are typically reliant on cookies and can be blocked by disabling images in your email client or rejecting cookies.

6. Do We Serve Targeted Advertising?

No. We do not serve targeted advertising and do not use cookies for advertising purposes. We do not share your data with advertising networks.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.

8. Contact

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

Sai Nay Aung Linn

Address: Disclosed promptly upon request

sainayaunglinn@gmail.com