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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-25
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel-free first-party analytics events. In this policy, "cookies" refers to all of these.
2. Categories we use
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Authentication session, CSRF protection, security, load balancing, remembering your cookie choices. | Not required (legitimate interest / contractual necessity) |
| Functional | Theme preference, language, reading position, draft auto-save. | Implied by use of the feature |
| Analytics | First-party page views, newsletter views, subscriptions, and bookmark events to improve the service. Stored in our own database. No third-party trackers. | Opt-in in EEA/UK; opt-out elsewhere |
| Payments | Stripe sets cookies on its checkout pages and embedded elements for fraud prevention and PCI compliance. | Required to process payment |
3. Specific cookies we set
sb-*-auth-token— strictly necessary. Authenticated session.theme— functional. Stores light/dark preference.sntr_sid— analytics. Anonymous session identifier for first-party event aggregation.cookie_consent— strictly necessary. Records your consent choice and version.ref— functional. Stores a referral code so the originating creator is credited if you subscribe.
No advertising, retargeting, or cross-site tracking cookies are set by Santoram.
4. Third parties
We do not embed third-party advertising or social trackers. The only third party that may set cookies in connection with the Service is Stripe, used solely to process subscriptions. Stripe's cookie usage is described in the Stripe Cookies Policy.
5. Your choices
You can accept, reject, or change your analytics consent at any time using the cookie banner or by clearing the cookie_consent entry in your browser. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings; doing so may prevent some features (sign-in, theme memory) from working.
6. Retention
Strictly necessary cookies last only as long as your session or until you sign out. Functional and consent cookies persist for up to 12 months. Analytics events are retained for up to 24 months in aggregate form.
7. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Material changes will be announced in-product. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
8. Contact
Questions: privacy@santoram.com.