Cookie Policy
Cookie Quick Guide
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling essential functionality.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| next-auth.session-token | Manages your login session | Session |
| next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| __Secure-next-auth.callback-url | Stores authentication callback URL | Session |
- Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in securely
- Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorized access
- Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance
2.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)
These improve your experience but are not essential:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| podbloom-preferences | Remembers your platform settings and preferences | 1 year |
| podbloom-theme | Stores your preferred theme (light/dark mode) | 1 year |
- Preferences: Remember your settings and choices
- Language: Store your preferred language
- Theme: Remember dark/light mode preferences
2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how you use the platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - stores session information | 2 years |
- Usage Analytics: Track which features are most popular
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- User Journey: Understand how users navigate the platform
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from trusted partners:
- Google: For authentication and analytics
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Cloud Providers: For content delivery and performance
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Browser Controls
You can control 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
4.2 Platform Controls
Manage non-essential cookies in your account settings:
- Analytics cookies can be disabled
- Functional cookies can be customized
- Essential cookies cannot be disabled
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through your account settings or browser controls.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect:
- Ability to stay logged in
- Personalized settings
- Platform performance
- Analytics accuracy
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core platform features. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
Questions about our Cookie Policy? Contact us at:
- Email: support@podbloom.co
- Subject: "Cookie Policy Question"
This policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework designed to give you control over your data while enabling essential platform functionality.