1. Overview

FutureScan (“the Platform”), operated by Renew EcoMe LLC, is designed with a privacy-first approach. We do not set any browser cookies. This policy explains our use of browser storage technologies in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and similar regulations.

2. What We Use Instead of Cookies

The Platform uses localStorage (a browser-based storage mechanism) for the following purposes:

Storage Key	Purpose	Duration
cookie-consent	Remembers your cookie/storage consent preference	Until you clear browser data
futurescan_theme	Remembers your light/dark mode preference	Until you clear browser data

3. Analytics (Consent-Gated)

When you Accept on the consent banner, we load Heap Analytics to collect anonymous usage data (page views, feature interactions, session patterns). Heap does not track personal identity — user IDs are hashed before transmission. No analytics are loaded if you Decline or have not yet responded.

We also load Google Ads conversion tracking (Google Tag) after consent acceptance to measure advertising effectiveness. No personal data is shared for ad personalization or retargeting.

The Platform does not use:

First-party or third-party tracking cookies
Tracking pixels or web beacons
Retargeting or remarketing tools
Browser fingerprinting techniques
Cross-site tracking of any kind

4. Third-Party Services

The Platform loads resources from third-party services that may use their own storage or networking:

Heap Analytics — Anonymous usage analytics, loaded only after consent acceptance.
Google Ads (Google Tag) — Conversion tracking to measure advertising effectiveness. Loaded only after consent acceptance. No personal data is shared for ad personalization.
Google Gemini (AI Chat) — Powers the FutureScan Assistant chatbot. Messages are sent to Google's Gemini API for processing. No chat history is stored by FutureScan. Use requires explicit consent via the chat widget.
Mapbox — Map tiles and geocoding for the Supply Chain Scanner. Mapbox may collect anonymized usage data per their privacy policy.
Stripe — Subscription billing. Stripe sets its own cookies for fraud prevention on payment pages.
PayPal — Alternative payment processing. PayPal may set cookies for fraud prevention on payment pages.
Google Fonts (via Next.js) — Geist font family. Loaded at build time; no runtime tracking.

We have no control over cookies or storage mechanisms used by these third-party services. See our Privacy Policy for full details on sub-processors.

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your storage preferences at any time by:

Clearing your browser’s localStorage (this will reset your consent preference, and the banner will reappear)
Using your browser’s built-in privacy settings to control storage

6. Changes to This Policy

If we introduce any new storage mechanisms or tracking technologies, we will update this policy and present a new consent request.

7. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at hello@sustainable207.com.