Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving site functionality.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Authentication - Keep you logged in
- Security - Protect against CSRF attacks
- Session management - Maintain your session state
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality:
- Language preferences
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- User interface settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site:
- Page views and navigation paths
- Time spent on pages
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Status: ⚠️ Not Active Yet (as of 1/25/2026)
We plan to use advertising cookies in the future to show personalized ads and support free access to the platform.
Future Advertising Partner:
- Google AdSense (Publisher ID: pub-5170608316863531)
- Cookies that would be used: _ga, _gid, __gads
- Purpose: Ad personalization, frequency capping
- Duration: 13-24 months
If you opt into marketing cookies now, you'll receive 30-day email notice before we activate advertising. You can withdraw consent anytime.
Cookie Details
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| oswald_auth | User authentication (Supabase) | Session |
| oswald_csrf | CSRF protection | Session |
| oswald_consent | Your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Optional Cookies (Require Consent)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| sentry_* | Error tracking (Sentry) | Session | Active (if consented) |
| _ga | Google Analytics (AdSense) | 2 years | Not Active Yet |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | 24 hours | Not Active Yet |
| __gads | Google Ad serving | 13 months | Not Active Yet |
Third-Party Services
- Supabase - Authentication and database (EU-hosted)
- Sentry - Error tracking (EU-hosted, Germany)
- Google AdSense - Advertising (USA, not active yet)
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may no longer function properly.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please read our Privacy Policy.