Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 9, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your session, and provide a better user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

PixPlat uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your session
  • Authentication cookies: Verify your identity and prevent fraud
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal server performance

Duration: Session or 30 days

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings (language, theme, layout)
  • UI state cookies: Remember expanded sections, filters, sort preferences
  • Cart cookies: Store temporary selections

Duration: 1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These help us understand how users interact with our platform.

  • Google Analytics: Track page views, user journeys, and engagement
  • Performance monitoring: Identify errors and performance issues
  • A/B testing cookies: Test new features and improvements

Duration: 2 years

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your visits across websites for advertising purposes.

  • Advertising cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
  • Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and features
  • Retargeting cookies: Display personalized ads

Duration: 1-2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

  • Google OAuth: Authentication cookies when you sign in with Google
  • Stripe: Payment processing cookies (if you subscribe)
  • Google Analytics: Usage tracking and analytics
  • Vercel: Hosting and performance optimization

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • 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

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

⚠️ Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using key features of PixPlat, including authentication and account management.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit PixPlat, you'll see a cookie banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies: Enable all features and functionality
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
  • Essential only: Use only required cookies

You can change your preferences at any time in your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us:

    Cookie Policy - PixPlat