PAINTLOGIC COOKIE POLICY
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: [INSERT DATE]
Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]
Plain English Summary
We use cookies to keep you logged in and remember your preferences. We don't use cookies to track you across other websites for advertising.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember you and your preferences.
PaintLogic uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our service.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for PaintLogic to function
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Keeps you logged in | Session |
| Authentication token | Verifies your identity | 7-30 days |
| CSRF token | Security protection | Session |
Can you disable these? No—these are required for the service to work. Disabling them will prevent login.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your preferences
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Theme preference | Light/dark mode | 1 year |
| Sidebar state | Remembers if sidebar is collapsed | 1 year |
| Last viewed project | Returns you to where you were | 30 days |
Can you disable these? Yes, but you'll need to set preferences each visit.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Help us understand how people use PaintLogic
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Usage analytics | Page views, feature usage | 1 year |
Can you disable these? Yes, see Section 4 below.
3. Cookies We Don't Use
PaintLogic does NOT use:
- Advertising cookies — We don't show ads
- Cross-site tracking cookies — We don't track you on other websites
- Social media tracking pixels — We don't embed trackers from Facebook, Google Ads, etc.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers let you:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (not recommended—will break login)
Browser instructions:
4.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies
| If you disable... | What happens |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Cannot log in or use PaintLogic |
| Functional cookies | Preferences reset each visit |
| Analytics cookies | We have less data to improve the product |
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers send "Do Not Track" signals. PaintLogic currently does not respond to DNT signals because we don't track users across websites regardless of DNT settings.
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 Authentication Providers
If you log in via Google or Microsoft OAuth, those providers may set their own cookies. Their cookie policies apply:
5.2 Infrastructure Providers
Our hosting and database providers (Railway, Supabase) may use cookies for their services. These are operational, not tracking.
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
6.1 Local Storage
Browser local storage for:
- Caching data for faster loading
- Storing draft content before saving
6.2 Session Storage
Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser:
- Current page state
- Form data in progress
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes. The "Last Updated" date indicates the most recent revision.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies:
privacy@paint-logic.com
Last reviewed: [DATE]
Attorney Review Status: 🟢 GREEN — Standard cookie policy