Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Stirwise uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our service.
Last updated: April 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make sites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.
Stirwise uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage) to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies: These are required for Stirwise to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Preference cookies: These remember your settings and choices (such as dark mode or language preferences) so you do not need to re-enter them each visit.
Analytics cookies: We use PostHog to collect anonymised usage data that helps us understand how people use Stirwise and where we can improve. This data is pseudonymised where possible.
Performance cookies: These help us monitor application performance, identify errors, and improve stability.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use to operate Stirwise:
PostHog: Product analytics. See PostHog's privacy policy for details on how they handle data.
Apple / Google (OAuth): If you sign in via Apple or Google, those providers may set their own cookies as part of the authentication flow. We do not control these cookies.
We do not use cookies for advertising or sell cookie data to third parties.
4. How Long Cookies Last
Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep you signed in during a browsing session.
Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (typically up to 12 months) or until you delete them. They are used for preferences and analytics.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies currently stored on your device
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent Stirwise from functioning correctly, including keeping you signed in.
To manage cookies in your browser, refer to your browser's help documentation (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, Stirwise may use browser local storage to store small amounts of data on your device. Like cookies, this data is used to improve your experience and is not shared with third parties for advertising purposes.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notification. Your continued use of Stirwise after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@stirwise.app
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.