Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Writegarden uses cookies and similar technologies on the marketing website (writegarden.com) and the product application (app.writegarden.com). It is read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website operators. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage (collectively referred to as "cookies" in this policy) to provide and improve our Service.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you signed in and maintain your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., sidebar state, light/dark theme)
- Security: To detect unauthorized access and protect your account and our web forms
- Functionality: To enable core features of the Service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required for these cookies under the ePrivacy Directive.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-*-auth-token | Supabase authentication session | Supabase | Session / persistent |
sb-*-auth-token-code-verifier | PKCE code verifier for secure OAuth flow | Supabase | Session |
session_analysis_* | Temporary storage of analysis data during onboarding | First-party | 24 hours |
| Cloudflare Turnstile token | Verifies web-form submissions are not automated | Cloudflare | Short-lived |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the user experience by remembering your preferences. They are set without separate consent as they are necessary for the requested functionality.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sidebar_collapsed | Remembers sidebar open/collapsed state | First-party | Persistent |
| Theme preference | Remembers your light/dark mode choice on the marketing site | First-party | Persistent (local storage) |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We currently do not use third-party analytics cookies. If we introduce analytics in the future, this policy will be updated and consent will be requested before any analytics cookie is set.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce such cookies in the future, this policy will be updated and your explicit consent will be required before any marketing cookie is set.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using the Service.
4.2 Consent Management
When we introduce non-essential cookies, we will implement a consent management banner that allows you to selectively accept or reject cookie categories. You will be able to change your preferences at any time.
5. Third-Party Cookies
The Service currently does not set advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. Authentication cookies are set by Supabase as our authentication provider and are essential for the Service; these are first-party cookies set on our domain. When you submit a newsletter or contact form, Cloudflare Turnstile issues a short-lived token to verify the request is not automated; it does not track you across other websites. If any third-party integrations introduce cookies in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we introduce new categories of non-essential cookies, we will request your consent before setting them.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact privacy@writegarden.com.