Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience. This policy covers cookies, web beacons, pixels, and local storage technologies.

2. How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the service to function properly:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing across servers
  • Remembering login state

Cookie Details:

  • sb-*-auth-token: Authentication session (Session/1 year)
  • __cf_bm: Cloudflare bot protection (30 minutes)

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience:

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Language selection
  • Dashboard layout preferences
  • Timezone settings

Cookie Details:

  • theme: Theme preference (1 year)
  • locale: Language preference (1 year)

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our service:

  • Pages visited and navigation patterns
  • Referral sources
  • General geographic location
  • Browser and device type

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google OAuth for authentication
  • Payment processors for secure transactions
  • Hosting providers for infrastructure
  • Analytics services

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies.

Browser Instructions:

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

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features from working properly.

5. Do Not Track

Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. We do not alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals.

6. Cookie Retention

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Expire within 1 year
  • Authentication cookies: Up to 1 year with "Remember me" option

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

8. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@leddit.com