AudiboundCookie Policy
Last Updated: July 16, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide analytics to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
AudiBound uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
- Preferences: Remember your settings (theme, language, etc.)
- Analytics: Understand how users interact with our platform
- Performance: Monitor and improve website performance
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | User authentication | 30 minutes (web), 7 days (mobile) |
| session_id | Session management | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Security (prevent CSRF attacks) | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. You can opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttle request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Remember dark/light mode | 1 year |
| language | Remember language preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Remember cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google may set cookies to collect pseudonymized data about:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (city/country level)
Privacy: We configure Google Analytics to use user IDs (not email addresses) and anonymize IP addresses.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
4.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)
Stripe may set cookies for payment processing and fraud prevention. See Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Customize cookie preferences
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- 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 → Cookies and site data
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.
5.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting. If DNT is enabled, we will not set analytics cookies.
6. GDPR Compliance
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Know what cookies are used and why
- Consent to non-essential cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to cookies used for analytics
Our cookie consent banner allows you to exercise these rights.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Summary
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security (cannot be disabled)
- Analytics Cookies: Optional - help us improve the platform (Google Analytics)
- Preference Cookies: Optional - remember your settings
- Your Choice: Manage cookies via consent banner or browser settings