Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GelUI ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit uigel.com and use our design system platform (collectively, the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.

By continuing to browse or use our Service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the site.

Cookies can be "first-party" cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, or "third-party" cookies, which are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. Cookies can also be classified by their lifespan: "session" cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while "persistent" cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags (also known as web beacons or clear GIFs) to collect and store information about your use of the Service.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Service. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled.

Examples of essential cookies we use include: authentication cookies that identify you when you log into your account, security cookies that help detect and prevent fraudulent activity, and load-balancing cookies that ensure the Service remains fast and available.

These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and are exempt from consent requirements under most privacy regulations, as they are necessary for the legitimate operation of the Service.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies are used to store your preferences, such as your preferred theme (light or dark mode), background settings, typography scale, font family choices, and layout preferences within the GelUI design system.

We use localStorage and sessionStorage to persist your design system customisations across sessions. This includes your selected background (color, image, or video), type scale preference, sidebar state, and component configuration choices in Studio.

If you disable functionality cookies or clear your local storage, your personalised settings will be reset to their default values. You will need to reconfigure your preferences each time you visit the Service.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the Service, identify popular features, and understand usage patterns across different devices and browsers.

We may use analytics services to track metrics such as page views, session duration, bounce rate, component usage frequency, and navigation paths. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

Performance cookies collect information about how you use the Service, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you receive error messages. These cookies help us optimise the performance and reliability of our platform.

You can opt out of analytics cookies through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit the Service, or by adjusting your cookie preferences at any time through the settings available on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Service are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend that you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

Third-party services we may use include: content delivery networks (CDNs) for serving fonts, images, and video backgrounds; embedded media players for tutorial or demonstration content; and social media widgets that allow you to share content from our Service.

We carefully evaluate third-party services before integrating them and aim to minimise the number of third-party cookies placed on your device. We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on our Service.

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, our Service makes extensive use of browser local storage to persist your design system preferences. Local storage provides a way to store data locally within your browser with no expiration date, meaning the data persists even after the browser is closed.

Data we store in local storage includes: your selected background theme and customisations (gelui-background-light, gelui-background-dark), typography scale preference (gelui-type-scale), font family selections, sidebar pin state, and Studio project data. This data remains entirely on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

You can clear local storage data at any time through your browser's developer tools (Application > Local Storage) or by clearing your browser's site data. Note that clearing this data will reset all your personalised settings to their defaults.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our Service.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. The process for managing cookies varies by browser — consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic operation of the Service.

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies and local storage through your device's browser settings. Some mobile browsers also support "Do Not Track" signals, which we discuss in the following section.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals.

We respect your privacy preferences and aim to honour DNT signals where technically feasible. When we detect a DNT signal, we will limit the use of non-essential tracking technologies to the extent possible while maintaining the core functionality of the Service.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of the Service after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us through the following channels:

Email: privacy@uigel.com. Website: uigel.com. For data protection related requests under GDPR or similar regulations, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@uigel.com.

We aim to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days.