Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 29, 2025
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences for a given period.
2. Our Approach: Respecting Your Privacy
✅ RunPulse respects your choice regarding cookies.
We use essential cookies (necessary for operation) and analytical cookies (Google Analytics) only with your explicit consent.
We do not use any advertising cookies, no social network trackers, nor any behavioral targeting cookies.
In accordance with GDPR and Swiss data protection law, strictly necessary cookies for the site's operation do not require your consent. Analytical cookies require your prior agreement.
3. Cookies Used by RunPulse
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the site's operation. Without them, you would not be able to use basic functionalities.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sb-access-token | Authentication: maintains your logged-in session | 7 days (or until logout) |
sb-refresh-token | Automatic session renewal | 30 days |
Provider: Supabase (host of our authentication system)
Legal basis: Contractual necessity (service execution)
Personal data: Session identifier (encrypted)
3.2 Analytical Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
⚠️ These cookies require your consent
You can accept or refuse these cookies via the banner displayed during your first visit.
We use Google Analytics 4 to measure our site's audience and improve your experience. These cookies help us understand how you use RunPulse.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Preserves session state | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Provider: Google LLC (United States)
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6.1.a of GDPR)
Data collected: Pages visited, session duration, traffic source, device used
Anonymization: Truncated (anonymized) IP addresses
International transfer: Data is transferred to the United States under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission
💡 Managing your consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting the cookie_consent cookie via your browser settings, then reloading the page.
4. What We Do NOT Use
No Advertising Cookies
We do not track your behavior to show you targeted ads
No Third-Party Advertising Cookies
No Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or other advertising trackers
No Social Media Cookies
No share buttons that track your browsing
No Behavioral Targeting Cookies
We do not create advertising profiles based on your habits
5. Third-Party Cookies
RunPulse integrates third-party cookies from the following services:
- Supabase: Authentication cookies (essential, no consent required)
- Google Analytics: Analytical cookies (require your consent)
- Strava: Only during OAuth authorization (redirect to Strava.com)
These services have their own cookie policies that you can consult:
6. Cookie Management
6.1 Browser Settings
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies. However, blocking essential cookies will prevent RunPulse from functioning (you will not be able to log in).
Guides for managing cookies in major browsers:
6.2 Deleting Cookies
To delete RunPulse cookies:
- Click the "Logout" button in your profile
- Session cookies will be automatically deleted from your browser
- You can also clear your browser cache to delete all cookies
7. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, RunPulse may use browser local storage to:
- Remember your interface preferences (theme, language)
- Temporary cache to improve performance
Local storage works similarly to cookies but is never automatically sent to our servers. You can clear it via your browser settings.
8. Updates to this Policy
If we decide to use new types of cookies (e.g., analytical cookies), we will update this policy and inform you clearly. Your consent will be required if necessary.
9. Your Rights
In accordance with GDPR and Swiss data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Know what data is collected via cookies
- Right to refuse: Block non-essential cookies (not applicable here as we don't use them)
- Right to erasure: Delete cookies by logging out
10. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies:
Email: hello@runpulse.io
🌿 Privacy Commitment
RunPulse is committed to respecting your privacy. We use the strict minimum of cookies necessary for the service's operation and never track your browsing for advertising purposes.