Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
1. Technical Overview
Burgeon ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies, local storage (localStorage), and similar browser-based tracking technologies. These technologies are essential for maintaining your secure session, remembering your preferences, and ensuring the technical performance of our multi-tenant platform.
2. Detailed Storage Inventory
The following table details the specific technical storage items used by Burgeon:
| Category | Technology | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session Auth | Cookies / LocalStorage | Stores secure JWT tokens to keep you authenticated across subdomains. | Persistent / Session |
| Branding | LocalStorage | Remembers your Theme (Dark/Light) and sidebar layout settings. | Indefinite (User-Cleared) |
| Referral | LocalStorage | Tracks the `referral_id` from incoming links to reward referrers. | 30 Days |
| Onboarding | LocalStorage | Tracks completion of UI tours to prevent repetitive displays. | Indefinite (User-Cleared) |
3. Advanced Tracking Technologies
3.1. Intersection Observer API: We utilize the Intersection Observer API to detect when you have scrolled through lesson content. This is used strictly for calculating your real-time course progress and does not track your activity outside of the Burgeon domain.
3.2. Social OAuth Cookies: If you utilize Google or LinkedIn SSO (Single Sign-On), these third parties will set cookies on your browser to facilitate the secure handshake between their servers and Burgeon.
4. User Control & Opt-Out
While "Essential Cookies" cannot be disabled without losing core platform functionality, you can manage your browser settings as follows:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Mobile Devices: Use the private browsing (Incognito) mode to ensure storage items are cleared upon closing the browser.
5. Inquiries
For technical questions regarding our data storage practices, please contact our engineering team at privacy@burgeon.space.