Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Simple Stream uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Service
- Improve our Service based on usage patterns
- Provide security features
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core features like authentication, security, and account management.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide enhanced features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| preferences | Stores your display preferences | 1 year |
| language | Remembers your language choice | 1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting anonymous usage information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _analytics | Usage analytics | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Service are set by third-party services we use:
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics (no cookies by default)
- Stripe: Payment processing (when you make a payment)
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using some features of the Service.
6. Do Not Track
Our Service currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can opt out of analytics cookies as described above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@thesimplestream.com