Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we ("Polaroid Photo Generator", "we", "us", or "our") use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and Service. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the website owners about how the site is used.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable websites to link your actions during a browsing session.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help websites remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting. Only that website can read these cookies.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you're visiting, typically used for advertising and analytics purposes.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you make that amount to a request for services.

Purpose:

• User authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing
• Remembering your consent preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)) and for compliance with legal obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)).

Examples:

• auth-token - Maintains your login session
• csrf-token - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
• cookie-consent - Remembers your cookie preferences

2. Performance Cookies (Analytics)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Purpose:

• Understanding user behavior and preferences
• Measuring website performance
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Improving user experience

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

We use the following analytics services:

Google Analytics (optional, can be disabled):

• Tracks page views, sessions, and user interactions
• Provides demographic and interest reports
• Privacy mode enabled (IP anonymization)
• Data retention: 26 months

Privacy-Friendly Analytics:

• Umami / OpenPanel / Plausible: No personally identifiable information collected, GDPR-compliant by design
• No cookies stored in some configurations
• Data anonymized and aggregated

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Purpose:

• Remembering your preferences (language, theme, settings)
• Providing personalized content and recommendations
• Enabling interactive features
• Saving your generation history and favorites

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) or are necessary for providing services you requested (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)).

Examples:

• locale - Stores your language preference
• theme - Remembers your dark/light mode preference
• recent-generations - Tracks your recent image generations (local storage)

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies (Not Currently Used)

We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party advertising services. If we introduce such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your explicit consent.

Cookies We Use - Detailed List

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage and session storage to:

• Cache generation parameters for better performance
• Store anonymous user quota counters (for rate limiting)
• Save draft content temporarily
• Maintain UI state and preferences

Local storage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you perform an action (like generating an image) that requires it.

Third-Party Services and Their Cookies

We integrate with the following third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Authentication Providers

• Google OAuth: When you sign in with Google

Payment Services

• Stripe: For processing payments and managing subscriptions

AI Service Providers

Our AI generation services (GRSAI, OpenAI, Google AI, Replicate) do not set cookies directly on your device but process your data as described in our Privacy Policy.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

• Cloudflare: For serving static content and providing DDoS protection

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• GitHub: https://docs.github.com/en/site-policy/privacy-policies
• Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
• Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Your Cookie Choices and Rights

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

View Cookies: See which cookies are stored on your device and their details

Delete Cookies: Remove cookies from your device at any time

Block Cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies by adjusting your browser settings

Third-Party Cookies: Block cookies from third-party websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

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 > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Mobile Browsers: Check your device settings under Safari, Chrome, or your browser app

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may experience the following:

• Unable to stay logged in
• Loss of preferences and settings
• Reduced functionality of the Service
• Some features may not work properly
• Need to re-enter information frequently

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

Cookie Consent Management

We provide a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences for different cookie categories
• Change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your account

To change your cookie preferences after initial selection, you can:

1. Clear your browser cookies and revisit our website
2. Access cookie settings through your account preferences
3. Use the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer (if available)

GDPR Compliance and Your Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding cookies:

Right to be Informed: This Cookie Policy provides transparent information about our cookie usage

Right to Consent: We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies

Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing cookie settings

Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests

Right to Access: You can request information about cookies set on your device

Right to Erasure: You can delete cookies from your device at any time

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly set cookies on devices of children under 16 without parental consent.

Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices made through browser cookie settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Cookie technologies we use
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Our business practices
• Third-party services we integrate

When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify you through a prominent notice on our website
• We may seek your renewed consent for non-essential cookies if required by law

Your continued use of our website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Service Provider: Snaploid Email: support@snaploid.com Website: https://snaploid.com

You can also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe our cookie practices violate GDPR.

Additional Resources

• Our Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
• Our Terms of Service - Rules and regulations for using our Service
• Your Online Choices - Industry opt-out page
• All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies