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Cookie policy

Learn about the cookies we use, why they matter, and how to manage your preferences.

Last updated: 10/19/2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better experience by remembering preferences and enabling certain functionality.

Session cookies

Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and security while using the platform.

Persistent cookies

Cookies that remain for a set period. They remember preferences and settings for future visits.

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Maintain user authentication and sessions
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • Enable core functionality like donations
  • Remember your login status

Examples: __session, __secure, csrf_token, app_check

Analytics cookies

Help us understand how you use the platform so we can improve it.

  • Track page views and user interactions
  • Monitor platform performance and errors
  • Understand usage patterns
  • Improve platform functionality

Preference cookies

Remember settings for a personalized experience.

  • Language preferences
  • Notification settings
  • Theme choice (light / dark / system)
  • Temporary form autosave

Third-party cookies

Set by external services we use to provide functionality.

  • Approved payment providers (payment processing)
  • Resend (email delivery)
  • Google Analytics (analytics)

Managing your cookie preferences

Browser settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie consent

When you first visit, you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, customize preferences, or change settings later.

Platform settings

Notification preferences and theme choice can also be managed from your account settings; theme preference is stored in a preference cookie.

GDPR compliance

Your rights

  • We only use non-essential cookies with your consent
  • You can withdraw consent at any time
  • Consent is specific to each cookie category
  • We record your consent preferences
  • You can access information about cookies we use
  • You can request deletion of cookie data

Data protection

  • Cookies are encrypted when necessary
  • Secure transmission (HTTPS)
  • Session cookies: deleted on browser close
  • Persistent cookies: 1–2 years maximum
  • Analytics data: anonymized after 2 years

Questions about cookies?

If you have questions about this policy or need help managing preferences, contact our privacy team.