Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
PhotoProOS uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These enable core features like user authentication, security, and account management.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous analytics data.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __session | User authentication session | Session |
| __clerk_* | Authentication provider (Clerk) | Varies |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site attacks | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid | Google Analytics | 2 years / 24 hours |
| _vercel_* | Performance monitoring | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remember theme preference | 1 year |
| locale | Language preference | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
- Intercom: Customer support chat widget
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and insights
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites.
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
- Opt-Out Links: For analytics cookies, you can use Google's opt-out browser add-on.
Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website and prevent you from using certain features.
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@photoproos.com