CookiePolicy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our platform.

2. Essential Cookies

• User authentication and secure session management
• Pro subscription status and billing state tracking
• Security tokens and fraud prevention measures
• Cross-tab authentication synchronization
• Load balancing and core website functionality
• Form submission, file uploads, and CSRF protection

3. Analytics Cookies

• Google Analytics for website usage statistics
• Page views and user behavior patterns
• Performance monitoring and optimization
• Error tracking and debugging

4. Functional Cookies

• User preferences and dashboard customizations
• Language, timezone, and region settings
• Theme preferences and display options
• Recently viewed projects, scripts, and marketplace listings
• Search filters and sorting preferences
• Notification preferences and delivery settings

5. Third-Party Service Cookies

• Stripe: Payment processing, subscription management, and fraud detection for Pro billing
• Google Analytics: Website usage statistics, performance monitoring, and user behavior analysis
• Supabase: Authentication state, session management, and database connectivity
• Vercel: Hosting infrastructure, performance optimization, and edge caching
• These services operate under their own privacy policies and cookie practices

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect FilmTorch's functionality.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Authentication Cookies: Up to 30 days for security and convenience
• Functional Cookies: Up to 1 year to remember your preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 2 years for trend analysis (Google Analytics)
• Payment Cookies: As required by Stripe for transaction security and compliance
• All cookies are automatically deleted when they expire

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Material changes will be posted on this page.