Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 24, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored for a set period or until you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in as you navigate our platform
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Authentication and session management
Cookie Name: Better Auth session cookies
Type: HTTP-only, Secure
Duration: 30 days (session-based)
Data Stored: Session identifier (encrypted)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the service to function. They enable you to log in, maintain your session, and access authenticated features. Under GDPR, consent is not required for essential cookies.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
Stripe Payment Cookies
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Provider: Stripe, Inc.
Duration: Varies (session to 1 year)
Stripe uses cookies during the payment and checkout process to prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions. These cookies are set when you interact with Stripe's payment forms. For more information, see Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Cloudflare Cookies
Purpose: Security, performance, and DDoS protection
Provider: Cloudflare, Inc.
Duration: Session-based
Cloudflare may set cookies for security purposes, such as detecting malicious visitors and minimizing blocking legitimate users. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies We Don't Use
We currently do NOT use:
- Analytics or tracking cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media cookies
- Cross-site tracking cookies
If we introduce analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required by law.
5. Cookie Consent
5.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies (authentication and security) do not require your consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(b) and ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3), as they are strictly necessary for the service you have requested.
5.2 Optional Cookies
We currently do not use optional cookies (analytics, marketing). If we introduce them in the future, we will:
- Obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Provide granular controls to accept or reject specific cookie categories
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Not use pre-ticked boxes or implied consent
6. Managing and Deleting Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your browser settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Delete all cookies currently stored
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
6.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Important: If you block or delete essential cookies, you will not be able to use our service. Specifically:
- You will not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your session will not persist between page loads
- Authentication-protected features will be inaccessible
7. More Information
For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
To learn more about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hey@harshil.dev