Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 2/18/2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Ephemeral uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and provide our services. We use cookies for:

  • Authentication and security
  • Remembering your preferences
  • Analyzing how you use our service
  • Improving our platform performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features
  • Load balancing

Examples:

  • • Session cookies (sb-access-token, sb-refresh-token)
  • • Authentication state

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Error messages encountered
  • Browser and device information

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Language preferences
  • Theme settings
  • User interface preferences

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve the performance of our Service by understanding how it is being used.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers who may set cookies on your device. These include:

Stripe

Payment processing and fraud prevention

Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy

Supabase

Backend infrastructure and authentication

Privacy Policy: supabase.com/privacy

5. Session Storage and Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage mechanisms:

  • Session Storage: Temporary data that is cleared when you close your browser
  • Local Storage: Data that persists across browser sessions for user preferences

6. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30-365 days) or until manually deleted

7. Managing Cookies

You have the right to control cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. Common browsers:

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

7.2 Important Note

Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Some features may not work properly if you block or delete cookies.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date.

10. More Information

For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@ephemeral.com