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.

NamePurposeDuration
sb-access-tokenAuthentication session token7 days
sb-refresh-tokenRefresh authentication session30 days
next-auth.session-tokenNext.js session managementSession
csrf-tokenCross-site request forgery protectionSession

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.

NamePurposeDuration
ph_*PostHog analytics and feature flags1 year
sentry-sessionError tracking and performance monitoringSession

2.3 Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience.

NamePurposeDuration
themeRemember dark/light mode preference1 year
cookie-consentStore your cookie preferences1 year
localeRemember language preference1 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:

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.