Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you use our platform. We also use browser local storage for certain features.

Cookies We Use

Essential

csrftoken, sessionid
Required for security (CSRF protection) and keeping you logged in. Cannot be disabled. Session cookies expire when your browser closes or after 2 weeks if "Remember me" is checked.

Essential

Stripe cookies (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid)
Set by Stripe during the checkout process for payment security and fraud prevention. These are only present when you interact with the billing/checkout flow.

Functional

editor_prefs (localStorage)
Remembers your editor preferences — panel positions, last-used device mode, gridlines toggle state. Stored locally in your browser, never sent to our servers.

Functional

Aura chat history (localStorage)
The Surgepulse Aura chat assistant stores conversation history locally in your browser for session continuity. This data is never transmitted to our servers.

Third-Party

Google & Facebook OAuth cookies
When you sign in via Google or Facebook, the respective provider may set authentication cookies. These are governed by Google's and Facebook's cookie policies.

Analytics

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
Only present if you configure Google Analytics for your published site. These are set by Google, not by Surgepulse Studio itself.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using the editor and dashboard. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies while keeping essential ones. To clear Aura chat history or editor preferences, clear your browser's local storage for this domain.

No Tracking Cookies

Surgepulse Studio does not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, retargeting tags, or cross-site trackers. We do not sell or share cookie data with third parties. We do not participate in ad networks or data brokers. Your privacy matters.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.

Cookie Preferences

Manage your cookie preferences below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function.

Essential Cookies

Required for security, authentication, payments, and core functionality. Always active.

Functional Cookies

Editor preferences, Aura chat history, and UI settings for a better experience.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use the platform so we can improve it.

Save Preferences

Contact

Questions about our cookie practices? Contact privacy@surgepulse.org or use our Contact Us page.