Cookie Policy
ShearCore™ Limited / The Shearing Board™
Last updated: April 2026
ShearCore™ Limited (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates The Shearing Board™ application (the “App”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you use our App.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. We also use browser local storage, which is a similar technology that allows data to be stored locally on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies and Local Storage
2.1 Essential Session Cookies
- Purpose: Authentication and security
- Provider: Base44 (our application platform provider)
- Details: When you log in to the App, session cookies are set to keep you authenticated during your session. Without these cookies, you cannot log in or use the App.
- Can you opt out? No — these are strictly necessary for the App to function.
2.2 Browser Local Storage
- Purpose: Offline functionality and performance
- Provider: First-party (set by the App itself)
- Details: The App uses your browser's local storage to:
- Save draft reports (tally sheets, animal welfare reports, health & safety reports) when you are offline, so data is not lost
- Queue pending data for upload when your internet connection is restored
- Remember your app version to ensure you are running the latest update
- Remember whether you have dismissed the app install prompt
This is not a traditional cookie but functions similarly. The data is stored locally on your device and is used solely to support the App's offline capabilities.
Can you opt out? Clearing your browser's local storage will remove this data, however the App's offline functionality will not work correctly without it.
2.3 Google Maps
- Purpose: Location services
- Provider: Google LLC
- Details: The App uses Google Maps to allow users to select and view farm and job site locations. When you interact with map features, Google may set its own cookies on your device in accordance with Google's own privacy and cookie policies.
- More information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
3. What We Do NOT Use Cookies For
We do not use cookies or any similar technologies for:
- Advertising or marketing purposes
- Cross-site tracking
- Profiling or behavioural analytics
- Selling data to third parties
4. Third-Party Sub-Processors
The following third parties may process data in connection with the App:
| Provider | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Base44 | App platform, authentication, data storage | United States |
| Google LLC | Maps and calendar integration | United States |
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the App.
To clear local storage, you can use your browser's developer tools or clear your browsing data. Instructions vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data
- Safari: Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Clear Data
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes through the App. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
ShearCore™ Limited
[email protected]