Cookie Policy

1. About this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Workmate4u ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar local-storage technologies on the website at workmate4u.com (the "Platform"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What are cookies and similar technologies?

"Cookies" are small text files stored by your browser. We also use localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB and a service worker cache, which work like cookies but live in your browser's local storage. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these unless stated otherwise.

3. Cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary (always on)

These are required for the Platform to function. Disabling them will break login, payments and basic features.

Name / Key	Where	Purpose	Lifetime
taskearn_token	localStorage	Stores your signed JWT login token so you stay logged in between visits	Until logout / clear
userId, userName, userEmail	localStorage	Identifies the active user on the device	Until logout / clear
cookieConsent	localStorage	Remembers whether you accepted or declined this cookie banner	Persistent until cleared
users (IndexedDB / localStorage)	IndexedDB + localStorage	Caches your account record locally so the app works offline	Until logout / clear
Razorpay session cookies	1st-party set by Razorpay during checkout	Required to complete a payment securely	Session
Service Worker cache (workmate4u-vXXXXXX)	Cache Storage	Caches static assets so the site loads fast and works offline	Until cache version is bumped or you clear data

3.2 Functional / preference

Name / Key	Where	Purpose	Lifetime
theme	localStorage	Remembers your light / dark mode choice	Persistent until cleared
tasks_cache and similar listing caches	localStorage	Stores the most recent task listings so they appear instantly while we re-fetch in the background	Up to 24 hours, then refreshed
Last-known location (in-memory / session)	sessionStorage / runtime	If you grant location permission, used during the session for nearby task matching and live tracking	Cleared when you close the tab or log out

3.3 Sign-in with Google (optional, third-party)

If you choose to use "Sign in with Google", Google's official Identity Services script (accounts.google.com/gsi/client) loads in your browser and may set its own cookies governed by Google's privacy and cookie policies. We never receive your Google password.

3.4 Analytics & advertising

4. Your choices

4.1 The cookie banner

The first time you visit, a banner asks you to Accept or Decline. Your choice is saved in localStorage under cookieConsent. Strictly-necessary cookies are still required to keep you logged in, complete payments and operate the marketplace, even if you decline; declining suppresses the banner from re-appearing.

You can reset or change your decision at any time by clearing site data, or by using the button below:

Reset cookie preference

4.2 Browser settings

You can clear or block cookies and local storage in your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari (iOS / macOS): Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data

Note: blocking strictly-necessary cookies will log you out and may prevent payments and task posting from working.

4.3 Location and microphone

Location and microphone access are not stored as cookies. They are browser-level permissions that you grant or revoke directly through your browser's site-permission settings, per the user's request.

5. Children

The Platform is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from children.

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date below shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be communicated through the cookie banner or via in-app notice.

7. Contact

• Email: info@workmate4u.com
• Website: https://workmate4u.com
• Operator: Workmate4u, India