COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: May 07, 2026

Short version: Hallway uses cookies and local storage primarily to keep you logged in and make the platform work. We do not use advertising cookies or sell your data to third parties.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Hallway uses them, and what choices you have. By using Hallway, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
li>4. LOCAL STORAGE & SESSION STORAGE
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
6. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES
7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
8. CONTACT US

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. They help the site remember information about your visit — such as whether you are logged in — so you do not have to re-enter details every time you return.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or access files on your device. They simply store small pieces of data that help the website work properly.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

Hallway uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Keep you logged in across sessions so you do not need to re-enter your email every time you visit
Remember your session and profile state (e.g., whether your profile setup is complete)
Enable core platform functionality like matching and real-time communication
Improve platform performance and diagnose technical issues

We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or tracking you across other websites.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Essential / Strictly Necessary	Required for the platform to function. Includes authentication session cookies set by Supabase that keep you logged in.	Session or up to 1 year
Functional	Remember your preferences and profile state so you are directed to the right page on login (e.g., /setup vs /match).	Session
Analytics	Vercel Analytics may collect anonymized usage data (page views, performance metrics) to help us improve the platform. No personal data is linked.	Session

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any cookies that follow you outside of Hallway.

4. LOCAL STORAGE & SESSION STORAGE

In addition to cookies, Hallway uses browser local storage and session storage to maintain your login state. Specifically:

Supabase session tokens are stored in local storage so that you remain logged in when you close and reopen the browser. This is how persistent login works on Hallway.
This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to anyone except Supabase's servers for authentication purposes.

You can clear this data at any time by clearing your browser's site data or logging out of your Hallway account.

5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some of the services we use may set their own cookies on your device:

Supabase — sets session cookies for authentication purposes
Vercel Analytics — may set anonymized analytics cookies to measure page performance

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review them:

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising network cookies.

6. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer.

Please note: If you disable essential cookies or clear local storage, you will be logged out of Hallway and will need to verify your email again on your next visit. The platform may not function correctly without these.

Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

To clear local storage specifically for Hallway, go to your browser's Developer Tools → Application → Local Storage → hallwaychat.online → Clear.

7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our Services. The updated version will be indicated by the revised date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically.

8. CONTACT US

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

Email: privacy@hallwaychat.online
General: hello@hallwaychat.online