# Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Stish uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform.

## 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 and improve your experience. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage.

## Cookies We Use

### Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly:

- **next-auth.session-token** - Authentication session
- **__Secure-next-auth.session-token** - Secure authentication (HTTPS)
- **next-auth.csrf-token** - Security protection against CSRF attacks

### Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences:

- **theme** - Your color theme preference
- **sidebar-collapsed** - Sidebar state preference
- **cookie-consent** - Your cookie consent choice

### Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we may use analytics to improve our service:

- Usage patterns and feature popularity
- Performance monitoring
- Error tracking

## Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

- **Stripe:** For secure payment processing

These services have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

## Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit Stish, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

- **Accept All:** Enable all cookies including analytics
- **Essential Only:** Use only required cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

## Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

- **Chrome:** Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- **Firefox:** Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- **Safari:** Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- **Edge:** Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using Stish properly.

## Cookie Retention

Cookie retention periods vary:

- **Session cookies:** Deleted when you close your browser
- **Authentication cookies:** Up to 30 days
- **Preference cookies:** Up to 1 year
- **Analytics cookies:** Up to 2 years

## Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date.

## Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our [contact form](/content/contact/index.html).

Last updated: January 2026