Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

Second Spring Design Inc. (doing business as "Aventide") uses cookies and similar technologies on the Aventide platform (aventide.ai) and the Second Spring Design website (secondspring.design). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, maintain your session, and understand how you interact with the site.

Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies."

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.

CookiePurposeDurationSession tokenMaintains your authenticated sessionUntil logout or expiry (4 hours)CSRF tokenProtects against cross-site request forgerySessionPreferencesStores your selected business and workspace statePersistent

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make.

CookiePurposeDurationTheme preferenceRemembers light/dark mode selection1 yearOnboarding stateTracks onboarding progress so you are not shown completed steps90 daysLast active businessRemembers which business project you were working onPersistent

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use minimal analytics to understand how the platform is used and to identify areas for improvement. We do NOT use Google Analytics or any third-party advertising analytics.

CookiePurposeDurationUsage telemetryAnonymized feature usage tracking (which pages are visited, which features are used)30 days

2.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use

• We do NOT use advertising or retargeting cookies

• We do NOT use cross-site tracking cookies

• We do NOT share cookie data with advertisers or data brokers

• We do NOT use social media tracking pixels

3. Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party services may set cookies when you use the platform:

• Outseta: Authentication and billing management (session cookies for login)

• Vercel: Hosting infrastructure (performance and security cookies)

We do not allow any third-party advertising networks to place cookies through our platform.

4. Managing Your Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies (note: this will prevent the platform from functioning)

• Block only third-party cookies

• Delete cookies after each session

• Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

Platform Settings

Within the Aventide platform, you can manage your preferences to limit non-essential data collection through your account settings.

Effect of Disabling Cookies

If you disable strictly necessary cookies, you will not be able to:

• Stay logged in to your account

• Access the Business Hub or AI features

• Use any authenticated features of the platform

5. Data Retention for Cookies

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser or log out

• Persistent cookies expire according to the durations listed above

• You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: support@secondspring.design

• Company: Second Spring Design Inc.

• Website: secondspring.design

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 19, 2026.