Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 6, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
We use cookies and similar technologies (local storage, session storage) to operate our Service and enhance your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies without disabling the Service.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | Authentication session token | 7 days |
| sb-refresh-token | Refresh authentication session | 30 days |
| next-auth.session-token | Next.js session management | Session |
| csrf-token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Service so we can improve it. You can opt out via the cookie consent banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ph_* | PostHog analytics and feature flags | 1 year |
| sentry-session | Error tracking and performance monitoring | Session |
2.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Remember dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| cookie-consent | Store your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| locale | Remember language preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Stripe: Payment processing (fraud prevention, session management)
- PostHog: Product analytics and feature flags
- Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them:
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit Kounisou, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies (essential, analytics, preferences)
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
4.2 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 → Manage cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the Service.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We respect DNT signals and will not load analytics cookies if DNT is enabled.
5. Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile apps use similar technologies (not cookies, but equivalent):
- iOS: You can opt out of analytics tracking via iOS Settings → Privacy → Analytics
- Android: You can opt out via Android Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
We do not use advertising trackers or share data with advertising networks.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
- Email: privacy@kounisou.com
- General Support: support@kounisou.com
By using Kounisou, you consent to our use of essential cookies. For analytics and preference cookies, we will ask for your consent via the cookie banner.