Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
CircleDiary uses cookies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our service
- Improve our website and services
- Provide personalized content and features
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| auth_token | Authentication | 30 days |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year |
| language | Language preference | 1 year |
| timezone | Timezone setting | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use services from:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics
- Intercom: For customer support chat
- Stripe: For payment processing
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
Cookie Preferences
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or decline cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to work.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@circlediary.com
- Address: 123 AI Street, San Francisco, CA 94105