1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored by a browser. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and software development kits. This Policy explains how Distribute My Idea uses these technologies on the Service.
2. Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary to provide requested functions and cannot be disabled through an in-product preference tool. You may block them in your browser, but sign-in, checkout, and the dashboard may stop working.
- Google OAuth state cookies help prevent forged sign-in requests and expire after a short period.
- Signed session cookies keep you authenticated, are inaccessible to page scripts, and ordinarily expire after thirty days or when you sign out.
- Security and infrastructure cookies may support request routing, abuse prevention, availability, and fraud detection.
- Stripe may set cookies or use similar technologies on hosted checkout and billing pages to process payments, prevent fraud, and satisfy legal obligations.
3. Analytics and preference technologies
The initial Service is designed to operate without advertising cookies. If we introduce non-essential analytics or preference technologies, we will update this Policy and provide consent or opt-out controls where required. We do not use cookies to sell personal information or for cross-context behavioral advertising.
4. Managing cookies
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Blocking all cookies may impair authentication and billing. You can also sign out to clear the active Service session and manage Google or Stripe technologies through those providers’ controls.
5. Retention and updates
Cookie duration depends on purpose. OAuth security cookies are short-lived; session cookies ordinarily last up to thirty days; infrastructure providers may use different periods described in their policies. We may update this Policy when technologies or legal requirements change. Questions, requests, and formal notices may be sent to hello@distributemyidea.com.