Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login state.

Zwoofi uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our Authentic content generation platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without them, you cannot use basic features.

Examples:

Authentication: Clerk session cookies to keep you logged in
Security: CSRF tokens to prevent cross-site request forgery
Preferences: Language and display settings

Can you opt out? No. These cookies are required for the service to work.

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how you use Zwoofi so we can improve our service.

Services We Use:

PostHog: Product analytics to understand feature usage, user flows, and engagement
Privacy: https://posthog.com/privacy
Google Analytics: Web traffic analysis, user demographics, and behavior tracking
Privacy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Collected:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Features used (content generation, editor, library)
Device type, browser, and operating system
Referral source (how you found Zwoofi)
Anonymized IP address and geolocation (country/region)

Can you opt out? Yes. See Section 5 for instructions.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Purpose: Cookies set by our service providers to deliver their services.

Clerk: Authentication and user management cookies
Polar.sh/Stripe: Payment processing and checkout session cookies

These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Keep you signed in: Remember your authentication state across sessions
Personalize your experience: Save your preferences and settings
Improve our service: Understand which features are most valuable and where users face challenges
Ensure security: Protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
Analyze usage: Measure performance and optimize the user experience
Process payments: Enable secure checkout through Polar.sh

4. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

Used for: Authentication, security tokens, temporary preferences

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Used for: Remember login state, analytics, long-term preferences
Typical duration: 30 days to 2 years (varies by cookie type)

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Zwoofi, you'll see a cookie consent banner (for EU/GDPR users). You can:

Accept All: Allow all cookies (essential + analytics)
Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality
Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your cookie preferences anytime by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Zwoofi, including signing in.

5.3 Opt Out of Analytics

Google Analytics Opt-Out:

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

PostHog Opt-Out:

Click "Cookie Settings" in our footer and disable PostHog analytics

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, Zwoofi does not respond to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options above to control tracking.

7. GDPR & CCPA Rights

If you're in the EU or California, you have specific rights regarding cookies and tracking:

GDPR (EU Users)

Right to consent to non-essential cookies
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to access data collected via cookies
Right to request deletion of cookie data

CCPA (California Users)

Right to know what data is collected via cookies
Right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Right to request deletion of cookie data

For more details on your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: [email protected]