Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They help save your settings and keep you logged in.

In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies such as Local Storage and Session Storage, which are also covered in this policy.

2. Types of Cookies

We distinguish between different types of cookies:

By Origin:

• First-party cookies: Set by BassBench itself
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Supabase for authentication)

By Duration:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close the browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a defined period

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of BassBench and cannot be disabled. We use only essential cookies – no analytics or advertising cookies.

3.1 Authentication (Supabase)

Legal basis: § 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG (German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act) – no consent required as these cookies are strictly necessary for operation.

4. Third-Party Cookies

The following third party sets essential cookies for authentication:

Supabase (Authentication)

We use Supabase for user authentication. This sets the essential authentication cookies listed above.

• Provider: Supabase Inc., 970 Toa Payoh North #07-04, Singapore 318992
• Privacy: supabase.com/privacy

5. Cookie Management

Since we only use essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, no cookie banner or consent is required.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Legal Basis

The use of cookies is based on the following legal ground:

• Essential cookies: § 25(2) No. 2 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – no consent required as strictly necessary for operation

Should we introduce additional cookies (e.g., analytics cookies) in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and obtain your consent.